Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Large Animal Surgery

Classification Title:

CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Assistant Professor

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.

Associate Professor

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work, professional writing, or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.

Professor

Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.

Job Description:

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, invites qualified applications for a clinical-track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor in Large Animal Surgery. Although full-time is preferred, seasonal or part-time applicants may be considered. The appointee will join a dynamic surgery section consisting of five ACVS board-certified clinicians. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and proficiency in the practice of multispecies large animal surgery, including proficiency in orthopedics. We are particularly interested in experienced candidates who bring advanced clinical skills, leadership, and enthusiasm for innovation, including the development of an elective equine surgical service at our near-by satellite hospital at the World Equestrian Center and expansion of the equine elective surgical caseload.

The appointee would be assigned 60-75% of their time in clinics. Clinical duties include management of referral and direct access surgery cases, day-time emergency surgical support, and providing consultations to other services as required. Participation in a modest amount of shared after-hours is expected. Teaching responsibilities will include didactic and clinical training of professional students, graduate students, residents and interns, and participation in service activities of the Large Animal Surgery Service. Opportunities for independent or collaborative research activities exist. The appointee is expected to be involved in professional outreach, committee service, and curriculum development. 

The large animal surgery service at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville is based in the Alec P. and Louise H. Courtelis Equine Teaching Hospital. The hospital is fully equipped with dedicated colic, soft tissue, orthopedic, and standing surgery ORs, full complement of soft tissue and orthopedic surgical equipment. The orthopaedic service maintains an extensive inventory of advanced surgical implants and instrumentation, including fracture fixation systems, locking plate technology, arthroscopy platforms, and specialized spinal and minimally invasive surgical systems from DePuy Synthes, Intrauma, RIWOspine, and Arthrex. Additional capabilities include an integrated 3D printing and surgical planning service for patient-specific modelling and procedural planning, as well as a regenerative medicine platform supporting biologic therapies, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), mesenchymal stem cell therapies, and other orthobiologic treatments. General surgery is similarly well-equipped with laparoscopy, Ligasure and Caiman bipolar vessel sealing devices, a variety of 1, 1.5, and 3m flexible endoscopes, CO2 and diode laser, electrochemotherapy unit, and intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy. A 1.5T high-field MRI, The Steinbrenner Family CT Imaging Suite, nuclear scintigraphy suite, and 2 large digital radiography suites are located within the large animal hospital immediately adjacent to the surgery area. In addition, there is a podiatry suite with dedicated digital radiography, service specific digital ultrasonography units, a selection of climate controlled stalls, a large covered arena with concrete and sand/synthetic footing for in-hand and under saddle evaluation, and dynamic endoscopy. Faculty laboratories also provide high speed treadmill. In addition to the large animal surgery faculty there are 6 large animal DACVIM, 7 DACVAA, 6 DACVR one of which has equine diagnostic imaging designation, 4 DACT, and 3 DACVO serving the large animal hospital in addition to full laboratory support and added specialties within the small animal hospital available to consult as needed (ie. dermatology, cardiology, neurology, etc.).

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida is an added source of diagnostic and treatment modalities to equine patients in the UF system and serves as an elective and emergency surgical referral source for the Gainesville hospital. The UF at WEC hospital is focused on sports medicine, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services with 3 ACVSMR faculty also holding ACVS, ECVS, and ACVIM certifications. A 40 minute drive from Gainesville, this facility expands upon the diagnostic capabilities available to our patients to include Qalibra large bore CT with standing imaging capability, Hallmarq standing MRI, and Longmile PET scan. The World Equestrian Center in Ocala is a world class facility with 3000 stalls and numerous indoor climate controlled and outdoor arenas providing equestrian competition across a variety of disciplines year round. It is an expectation that this position will be integral to developing an elective surgery caseload at WEC.

Florida boasts the third largest horse population and is home to a thriving equine industry spanning all disciplines of equine activities, generating an $11.7 billion annual state economic impact. While opportunities for equestrian recreation and competition abound, Florida also offers a wide variety of entertainment and recreational activities. Gainesville is growing with abundant dining and entertainment options yet is surrounded by public lands for recreation and the wide open countryside. A 1.5 – 2 hour drive will take you to the Gulf or Atlantic coasts and 3 major city centers with shopping, professional sports, theater, concerts, amusement parks, and fine dining.

Expected Salary:

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. 

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. 

Preferred:

None.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants for job number 540786 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. A curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three persons who can provide letters of reference, and a statement of career goals must be submitted online. All correspondence should be directed to Dr. Alison Morton at View email address on us.fitly.work.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on us.fitly.work or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on us.fitly.work (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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