Job description
The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. This position may be hired in a professor of practice or clinical track, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate, with an anticipated academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Our department fosters a collaborative culture with opportunities to work with and learn from specialists in neurology, ECC, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, cardiology, medical, surgical and radiation oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and primary care. The duties of the successful applicant include participation in the teaching, service and scholarly missions of the college. The primary job responsibility will be to provide service and instruction within the veterinary teaching hospital. The successful candidate will provide and supervise clinical care delivered by students, interns, and residents assigned to the internal medicine service as well as consultation to clients and referring veterinarians. Support of our afterhours emergency service will be shared with other internists. The successful applicant is also expected to participate in didactic and laboratory instruction of veterinary students within a dynamic and interactive new curriculum. Duties will include participation in all aspects of training interns, residents, and graduate students. The remaining effort allocation of the applicant is focused on research and scholarly activities. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with other researchers and contribute to the advancement of the practice of small animal internal medicine. Development of an independent research program is possible, but not required. A strong interest in teaching, collaborative research, and interest in fostering diversity in the curriculum and department are very desirable.
Required Qualifications
DVM or foreign equivalent degree by appointment start date. Successful completion of an approved residency training program by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and/or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA) by appointment start date. Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by appointment start date. Must have a criminal background check. Occasional travel to attend professional conferences and meetings. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal interactions
Preferred Qualifications
Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) subspecialty of small animal internal medicine and/or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA). Clinical experience. Experience in teaching. Track record of scholarly activity. Good interpersonal skills and team player.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
starting at 150,000 and commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
4/3/2026 and will continue until the position is filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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How to apply
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.=
