Assistant/Associate Professor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

The Washington State University (WSU) Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks to fill two full-time continuous career track (clinical track) or permanent tenure track faculty positions in small animal emergency and critical care (ECC). The successful applicants will join a dedicated team focused on clinical teaching, clinical service and scholarship.  The positions are available immediately. The Department is open to novel position structures, including a less than full-time position to allow for private sector activities.  

The ECC service is currently staffed by 3 boarded criticalists, 4 ECC residents, 7 ECC specialty interns, technician supervisor (VTS-ECC), licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary technician assistants, and patient service coordinators. The unit’s strategic plan includes expansion of all levels of staffing to facilitate operation of parallel critical care and emergency services.  State-of-the-art equipment and facilities are currently available within the service and hospital and include the capability for high-flow oxygen therapy and long term mechanical ventilation, point-of-care ultrasound, multi-parameter monitoring system, in-house laboratories, thromboelastography (TEG), on-site blood bank, digital radiography, 3T magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, computed tomography (CT), and electrodiagnostic equipment.  Endoscopy, bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, and arthroscopy are also available.  Our surgical facility is equipped with a full range of surgical equipment including an operating microscope, a stereotactic brain biopsy system, and a Nico Myraid for tumor resection. WSU is recognized nationally and internationally for transsphenoidal hypophysectomy and currently has an active Pituitary Surgical Team and provides a unique opportunity to care for these patients in our ICU. The physical rehabilitation facility is equipped with an underwater treadmill, electric muscle stimulator and therapeutic ultrasound and is under the supervision of a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. In addition, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) is the leading referral center in the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest with over 20,000 patient visits per year as a regional tertiary care facility and provides the ECC service with a broad-based caseload.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful applicant will participate in clinical service for the VTH, clinical and didactic instruction of professional veterinary students, interns, residents, and potential graduate students (in direct support of the ECC residency program), and conduct collaborative or independent research/scholarship within the candidate’s area of interest.  Expectations for scholarship/research will be greater for a successful tenure track applicant, appropriate to rank. The successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively, work collegially, and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or a related foreign equivalent degree (such as a BVSc), and be board-eligible by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) or board-certified before date of hire.  Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment and relevant ability to successfully advocate for diversity and values of diversity. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Applications received by May 23, 2022 will be considered in the initial review process.   Applicants are required to submit an electronic application through www.hrs.wsu.edu/jobs including a cover letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications and stating desired faculty track and rank; curriculum vitae; summary statement of teaching interests and goals; statement of research interests and goals; statement of commitment/contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and contact information including email address and phone number for three professional references.  Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Linda Martin, Chair of the Search Committee, by email (lgmartin@wsu.edu)  or by telephone (509) 432-9320.