Athens, Georgia
Canton, Georgia
Posted: 11-Nov-25
Location: Athens, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Description
The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a clinical-track faculty position in large animal surgery at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate will join three other large animal surgeons on the daytime elective large animal surgery service. The caseload is approximately 85% equine, the remainder being primarily small ruminants, companion pigs, new world camelids, and cattle. The surgery service is currently supported by three to four surgery residents and four rotating interns shared with other hospital services. In addition to the members of the surgery service, there are six internal medicine clinicians, three double boarded surgery/emergency criticalists, and two anesthesiologists in the Large Animal In-house Section. The service is also supported by members of the Field Services Section with interest and certifications in dentistry, sports medicine and rehabilitation, surgery, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, and production medicine.
Major Responsibilities
Faculty assignment will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the unit. As a clinical track faculty position, the candidate will be expected to be on the large animal surgery service providing clinical instruction and service approximately 65-70% of the year. The majority of this service is daytime elective service with occasional emergency duty afterhours.
- Instruction: The successful candidate will participate in the department’s relevant clinical rotations, as well as didactic and laboratory courses commensurate with clinical track appointment. Instructional responsibilities in the discipline are shared with the other six board certified large animal surgeons.
- Service: Service to clients and referring veterinarians is an integral part of hospital duties. The successful candidate should have an interest in promoting a caseload and innovative services that will serve the teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Development of continuing education programs to veterinarians and the public is encouraged.
- Research: The successful applicant is expected to participate in scholarly activities related to the clinical service and teaching missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine. However, establishing an independent research program is not expected. Rather, collaboration with colleagues within the department, and in other departments and colleges on campus is encouraged.
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community).
Candidate Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized and team oriented, and be adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances. The successful candidate is expected to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia veterinary license (regular or faculty). Candidates are required to be board certified or eligible for board certification in surgery (large animal). Additionally, it is advantageous if the applicant has experience in clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic teaching.
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and have completed residency training in Large Animal Surgery (minimum of 4 years post-DVM experience) including residency training. To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor (non-tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, be board certified in surgery (large animal), and have a minimum of 9 years post-DVM experience (at least 5 years at the rank of clinical assistant professor or comparable training, background, and experience). To be considered for the rank of Clinical Professor (non-tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, be board certified in surgery (large animal), and have a minimum of 14 years post-DVM experience (at least 5 years at the rank of clinical associate professor or comparable training, background, and experience).
Qualified applicants are invited to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/458167. All application materials should be received by December 10, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Please direct any enquiries about the position to Dr. Valerie Moorman, valerie.moorman@uga.edu, (706) 510 – 9102. For questions pertaining to the application process, please contact Stacey Hilliard at staceyhilliard@uga.edu.
The employment starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable and can be as early as June 1, 2026. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).