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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.

The following qualifications are required:

• 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

The following qualifications are desirable but not required

• 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

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.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is housed in Cactus Wren Hall and in the Animal Health Institute.  Cactus Wren Hall is a new facility with ample classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories, conference rooms, and offices.  The Animal Health Institute is comprised of The Companion Animal Clinic, The Large Animal Clinic, and The Diagnostic Pathology Center.  The Companion Animal Clinic is a modern and innovative veterinary hospital for small animals. The 110,000 sq. ft. building contains state-of-the-art medical, surgical, internal medicine, dental, and urgent care facilities. Additional patient services include anesthesiology neurology, physical therapy, cardiology, therapeutic plasma exchange, shelter medicine, clinical pathology, and microbiology. In addition to outstanding clinical facilities and equipment, the Companion Animal Clinic houses a pharmacy, a large and well-equipped surgery teaching laboratory, simulated examination rooms for clinical communications training using standardized clients/patients, and ample conference and small-group meeting rooms.  Adjacent to the Companion Animal Clinic is the Large Animal Clinic, which houses large animal teaching and treatment facilities, and small herds of cattle and horses.  The Diagnostic Pathology Center offers a full range of anatomical pathology and forensic pathology services and contains ample teaching spaces.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please submit your 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:

Anderson Fávaro 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
adacunha@midwestern.edu

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.