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Description
The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee invites applications for full-time clinical instructor positions in small animal emergency.
The successful candidate will share an enthusiasm for teaching excellence, strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and compassionate patient care while actively supporting an inclusive teaching and work environment. Responsibilities will include clinical care of patients presented to the emergency service which operates 24/7. The successful candidate is expected to add to the department's reputation and make contributions to the teaching and service missions of the college.
The University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) is equipped with all the resources and expertise of specialty services needed to provide first class patient care, teaching, and clinical and basic science research. Specialty services include internal medicine, oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry, radiology, nutrition, anesthesiology, physical therapy, behavior, radiation oncology, zoo medicine and zoologic companion animal medicine and surgery. There are excellent therapeutic and diagnostic imaging facilities that include on-site MRI, CT unit, video endoscopy, laparoscopy, DEXA scanning, physical therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Clinical services are supported by comprehensive endocrinology, virology, microbiology, parasitology, clinical pathology and anatomic pathology services. A full-time Veterinary Social Work program offers counseling services for clients, faculty, staff and students. A state-of-the-art Teaching, Learning and Simulation Instruction Center is on site for teaching and skills practice. Faculty development is supported by the Master Teacher's Program.
The successful candidate will be joining an expanding Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service that includes three diplomates in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, five ECC residents and 28 licensed veterinary technicians (2 VTS ECC). The ECC service is supported by rotating interns, veterinary assistants, veterinary technician interns and student workers. The state-of-the-art critical care unit includes 2 Puritan Bennett Covidien ventilators, 2 Vapotherm and 1 Optiflow high-flow oxygen therapy units, NOVA pHOX ultra blood gas/ critical care analyzer, multiple point of care analyzers, a new SonoSite ultrasound unit and a DRE 4 channel telemetric ECG. The ECC service also has an in-house blood bank to serve clinical patients. The hospital provides emergency and critical care services 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours to support the emergency and critical care service.
Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus and is a beautiful and friendly place to live. It is a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as several dog-friendly state parks and recreation areas. Outdoor recreational opportunities include, but are not limited to, hiking, biking, trail running, climbing and water sports. Knoxville has a diverse and inclusive culture, a vibrant downtown with excellent shopping and restaurants; bustling farmer's markets featuring locally grown organic produce, meats and crafts; live music of all genres, ballet and theater; frequent art and cultural festivals; and men's and women's NCAA and semiprofessional sporting events.
Qualifications
Requirements include the DVM or equivalent degree, completion of a small animal internship or 1-2 years of practice experience.
Application Instructions
The position is available starting July 1, 2026. Applications are accepted immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Dr. Kristen Marshall at (865) 974-8387 or by email at kmarsh23@utk.edu. Qualified individuals are invited to submit an application consisting of: 1) letter of professional goals, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names of three professional references
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.