Assistant/Associate Professor - Large Animal Surgery - Eighteen (18) Month Term Position - Department of Health Management - Atlantic Veterinary College
To commensurate with credentials and experience
October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2027
The Department of Health Management at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 大发快三彩票, invites applications for an eighteen (18) month, full-time, term contract position in large animal surgery at the appointment of assistant or associate professor, with potential for renewal based on performance and budgetary approval.
The successful applicant will join an established large animal surgery team of ACVS boarded diplomates, residents, interns, and technicians. Primary duties will be providing clinical and emergency surgery service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and clinical teaching of residents, interns, and 4th year veterinary students during hospital rotations. The applicant will also be involved with didactic and laboratory teaching of pre-clinical veterinary students.
Qualifications:
鈥� A DVM (or equivalent) degree
鈥� Diplomate ACVS/ECVS or has successfully completed an ACVS or ECVS residency training program in large animal surgery
鈥� Demonstrated teaching ability, especially clinical teaching
鈥� Well-developed skills of collaboration and communication
鈥� Eligibility for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association
To support our residency programs and caseload, candidates with diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) or European College of Veterinary Surgery (ECVS) will be preferred for the position. However, candidates who have successfully completed a surgical residency training program can apply. Training and experience in advanced equine dental procedures is desirable. A graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.
The salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Full-time faculty receive a comprehensive fringe benefits package, with benefit details provided at time of offer in accordance with the university鈥檚 collective agreement.
Situated on Canada鈥檚 beautiful east coast, with easy access to beaches all around, the AVC has a total of 280 DVM students in the 4-year program and is the main veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada. Find out more about Prince Edward Island, the 大发快三彩票 and the Atlantic Veterinary College by visiting these websites: , / and /avc.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 references to:
Dr. Yvonne Elce
Associate Professor and Chief of Large Animal Surgery
Dept of Health Management
Atlantic Veterinary College
550 University Ave
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 Canada
yelce@upei.ca
大发快三彩票is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.
大发快三彩票is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Review of applications will begin on June 1st, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Preferred starting date is October 1st 2025.
