Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor- Small Animal Internal Medicine- College of Veterinary Medici

Job Title

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Location

Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of veterinary medicine while working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment? Midwestern University's College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Small Animal Internal Medicine specialist to join our growing academic and clinical team.

This is more than a faculty position; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will help educate and mentor the next generation of veterinarians, contribute to an evolving and innovative curriculum, and play a key role in the continued growth of an exceptional Internal Medicine program dedicated to compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. This appointment may be tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the candidate's professional goals and interests.

The successful candidate will complete a collaborative team of four internists, two residents and one Internal Medicine Intern that provides advanced clinical care for small animal patients through the Companion Animal Clinic. Faculty members participate in the teaching of small animal medicine, clinical skills, and elective courses within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum. In addition to clinical and didactic teaching responsibilities, all small animal faculty members serve as clinical mentors for interns and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes professional growth, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning.

Our Internal Medicine service is supported by a growing specialty hospital that includes Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Primary Care, Physical Rehabilitation, and Anesthesiology services, providing a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Faculty enjoy the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across specialties while helping shape the future direction of the College.

Midwestern University offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with a collegial environment that values innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance. We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring, clinical service, and contributing to the continued advancement of veterinary medical education.

Required Qualifications

+ DVM or equivalent degree

+ Candidates must be eligible for Arizona veterinary licensure. A faculty license pathway is available for applicants who do not hold a U.S. veterinary degree

+ Board certification (or eligibility) by ACVIM or ECVIM

+ Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills

+ Understanding of patient-centered care

+ Willingness to engage in collaborative clinical research

+ Strong commitment to meeting the needs of students

+ Collaborative mindset to foster a team-approach to teaching and service

Desirable Qualifications

+ Teaching experience

+ Research experience

+ Experience in, or willingness to learn abdominal ultrasound

+ Graduate degree in a relevant field of study

+ Additional advanced training in a small animal clinical field

About Midwestern University

Midwestern University (MWU) is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and professional education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove, Illinois and one in Glendale, Arizona where the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is located. More than 6,700 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in veterinary medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, and biomedical sciences. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. The addition of veterinary medicine on the Glendale campus provides an excellent opportunity to train students following the principles of One Health at Arizona's first veterinary college. The CVM received full accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education in September of 2018.

Contact Information

For more information about this position, please contact:

Anderson Fvaro da Cunha, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVAA

Director, Companion Animal Clinic

Professor of Anesthesiology, Dept of Specialty Medicine

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY | College of Veterinary Medicine

5715 W Utopia Rd. | Glendale, AZ 85308

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