Veterinary Instructor Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary
The Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University seeks applicants for a 12-month non-tenure (continuing) track Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor in Livestock Veterinary Services. The successful candidate will join our current team of livestock focused veterinarians and specialists to provide high quality education and excellent clinical service, advance knowledge relative to contemporary livestock issues, and positively contribute to the profession.
Faculty in Livestock Veterinary Services are responsible for managing complex medical, surgical, and occasionally herd-health cases primarily within the Livestock Hospital and for supporting the clinical training of house officers and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students. The Livestock Service is a critical component of the hospital's operations, providing essential diagnostic, medical, and emergency care for all livestock species, including commercial and pet ruminant livestock, camelids, commercial and potbellied pigs, while supporting producers and veterinarians throughout Colorado and the region. The selected candidate will provide up to 34 weeks of clinical effort, contribute to didactic and laboratory instruction for DVM students, and engage in scholarly development and applied clinical research that advances livestock health and production medicine. There are numerous opportunities for collaborative research and outreach across the department, college, and university, consistent with CSU's land-grant mission to serve the agricultural and veterinary communities through education, discovery, and service.
We seek a colleague committed to excellence in clinical care of mostly tertiary referral type patients, teaching, and mentorship-one who will meaningfully contribute to the training of veterinary students, interns, and residents, and who will strengthen our partnerships with referring veterinarians and the broader community.
Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation for the selected final candidate.
A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.
For full consideration, all materials must be submitted in Workday no later than 12:00 AM Mountain Time, April 11, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.
Essential Job Duties
Teaching 35-45%

• Clinical Assignment: (half credited to instruction, advising and mentoring) - Provide up to 34 weeks of mostly in hospital clinical effort per year to the Livestock Veterinary Medicine service at Colorado State University. This includes active instruction of junior and senior veterinary medical students and participation in the clinical training of interns and residents rotating through the livestock medicine & surgery service.
• Didactic Assignment- Provide lecture and laboratory instruction to DVM and graduate students on topics related to livestock medicine & surgery.

Service and Outreach 35-45%

• Clinical Assignment: (half credited to service and outreach) - Provide up to 34 weeks of clinical effort per year to the Livestock Veterinary Medicine service at Colorado State University. Most client services will be focused in the hospital, although some services external to the hospital will have to be provided.
• Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states. Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterinarians and client owners, both at Colorado State University and other locations.
• Other: Participate in Departmental, College, and University committees as well as active participation in the organization and implementation of the goals for the Livestock Medicine & Surgery Service/Section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Research 5-20%

• Non-tenure (continuing) track faculty are expected to collaborate with other faculty within or external to the service on research projects and contribute to publication of new information. Opportunities for independent research are available if a candidate desires the same.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Minimum Qualifications
Instructor

• DVM Degree or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Residency trained with eligibility for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - Large animal focus), or equivalent European Board of Veterinary Specialization (EBVS) specialties. Eligibility for board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP) will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated experience overseeing the care of hospitalized tertiary care level livestock patients
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.

Assistant Professor

• DVM Degree or equivalent veterinary professional degree

• Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - Large animal focus), or equivalent EBVS specialty. Board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP) will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated experience overseeing the care of hospitalized tertiary care level livestock patients.
• One to three years of experience in providing both general and tertiary level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock, camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.

Associate Professor

• DVM Degree or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - Large animal focus), or equivalent EBVS specialties. Board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP) will be considered if the applicant has demonstrated experience overseeing the care of hospitalized tertiary care level livestock patients.
• Three to five years of experience in providing both general and tertiary level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock, camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in instruction of DVM students, with evidence of excellent performance

Salary Range
Instructor $ 122,000 - $137,000
Assistant Professor $145,000 - $157,500
Associate Professor $165,500 - $178,000
Required Application Documents
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Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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