Small Animal Soft-Tissue and Oncologic Surgery Position

University of Wisconsin Madison
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Job Summary: The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine seeks applicants for a position as a Clinical Assistant or Associate in Small Animal Soft-Tissue and Oncologic Surgery. This position is open to surgeons wanting to focus on both soft-tissue and oncologic surgery or exclusively oncologic surgery. The successful candidate will make up a team of four surgeons providing soft-tissue and oncologic surgical care to patients within the UW Veterinary Care hospital. Responsibilities: This position will be the fourth member of the Soft-Tissue and Oncologic Surgery service. The members of this service will work together as a team to provide excellent patient care and service to our clients. The Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service combined with the Orthopedic surgery service supports 5-6 small animal surgery residents and 1-2 surgical interns. The Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service is typically staffed with one faculty member, one or two small animal surgery residents, one surgical intern, one rotating intern, and 2-6 fourth year veterinary students, and 2-3 dedicated veterinary technicians. Major responsibilities of this position are divided into clinical service, teaching (clinical and didactic), research, and service. Participation in emergency and after-hours clinic duty, didactic and laboratory teaching of veterinary students, and service to the department and school is shared amongst the members of the service. Clinical responsibilities: - Surgical management of soft-tissue and oncologic surgery cases presented to the UW Veterinary Care hospital. - Collaboration with other clinical services within the hospital as needed to provide excellent patient care (e.g. Emergency and Critical care, Orthopedics, Diagnostic imaging, Medical oncology, Radiation oncology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Dermatology, Dentistry, Anesthesia, Special species, and Neurology). - Consultation with referring veterinarians regarding follow-up care for patients treated at UW Veterinary Care or for general advice on soft-tissue and oncologic surgery cases. Teaching responsibilities: - Teaching of preclinical veterinary students in various didactic and laboratory courses. - Clinical training of fourth year veterinary students when participating on the Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service. - Clinical training of surgical and rotating interns when participating on the Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service. - Clinical training and mentoring of surgical residents enrolled in the ACVS training program. - Consultation with referring veterinarians and providing continuing education at the local, regional, and national level. Research responsibilities: - Conduct research (e.g. basic science, clinical, or teaching related) and publish results of scholarly activities. - Establishment of intramural and extramural funding for research. Service responsibilities: - Participation in various administrative committees at the hospital, department, school, and campus level. - Participation in various professional organizations and outreach activities. The approximate allocation of responsibilities: 40-50% in Clinical Practice (22-26 weeks/year of clinic duty) 10-15% Teaching (10-15 lectures/year and 8-12 laboratories/year) 10-35% in Research 10-15% in Service Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree Qualifications: American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification or Board Eligibility with advanced training in soft -tissue and oncologic surgery at time of start date. We would also consider and individual with European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification or eligibility at the time of start date. License/Certification: Required Wisconsin Veterinary License Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin at the time of start date. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 01, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf Additional Information: UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, technologists, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The SVM team provides outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin. SVM is nearing the end of construction on the new facility that will improve instruction space for students, double the size of the school's small animal hospital and significantly enhance the large animal hospital, expand labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases, and increase and modernize infectious disease research space. The small new animal hospital will include state-of-the-art equipment such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy, flexible endoscopy, Zeiss surgical microscope, interventional radiology, gait analysis facility, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT, and 3D printing. Read more about the new hospital: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/a-home-fit-for-the-school-of-veterinary-medicine/ UW-Madison campus provides an excellent environment which encourages research. The School of Medicine and Public Health and the Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research are within walking distance. Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work and play. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_2zJuSYbpg How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click APPLY ONLINE to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL 296143; please note only one vacancy exists. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jody Silva at jlsilva@wisc.edu or 608-263-5633. Questions about the position or about the Small Animal Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery caseload directed to Dr. Robb Hardie, robert.hardie@wisc.edu. The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 31, 2024 however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Contact: Robert Hardie robert.hardie@wisc.edu 608-262-7257 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) Department(s): A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 296139-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 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