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Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical track faculty position in small animal urgent care. If you are passionate about influencing the next generation of veterinarians, we have a position for you! Come help us fulfill the urgent care service’s mission by offering outstanding clinical services and student education. We are seeking a faculty member who is excited about being involved in a new veterinary college to influence our clinical and teaching programs, help us provide excellent patient care, and training day-one ready, competent and confident veterinarians.  

This is a full-time, clinical position that will provide coverage for daytime and after hours emergencies though a rotational schedule. The successful candidate will join two other faculty members who provide urgent care services in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC). The Urgent Care team will consist of four full-time clinicians sharing a schedule. The CAC is a 110,000 sq. ft. AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic featuring state-of-the-art medical, surgical, dental, and intensive care facilities, where a team of veterinarians provides expertise across a broad range of specialties. While independent research is not a requirement for this position, a certain degree of scholarly activity is expected of all faculty members. Evidence of interest and experience in research will be considered an asset.

The following qualifications are required:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Arizona veterinary license eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of experience in small animal emergency practice or equivalent (e.g. internship)
• Excellence in clinical communication
• Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care, and broad skills in standard emergency practice-level medical and surgical care of dogs and cats
• Collaborative mindset to foster a team-approach to case management
• Dedication to the education of students through student-driven, interactive learning

If you would like to learn more about this position or about the CVM, please submit your letter of intent and application through Midwestern University’s online job board at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu.  Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references.  Please note that although faculty positions are usually listed as “Assistant Professor”, initial appointment at a higher rank is possible based on the academic experience of the applicant.

For more information about this position, please contact:

For more information, please contact:

Anderson Fávaro da Cunha, DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVAA 
Professor of Anesthesiology, Dept of Specialty Medicine [He/Him/His]
Director, Companion Animal Clinic
adacunha@midwestern.edu

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.