Assistant /Associate Professor of Exotic / Zoo Animal Medicine - Veterinary Medicine

Benefits

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited institution.
• Board eligible or board certification preferred.
• Experience and interest in Exotic / Zoo Animal Medicine research is highly desired.

Skills

Research areas of emphasis at CVM include: One Health, Wildlife & Conservation Medicine, Climate Change, Zoonotic Diseases, and Public Health. Advise and mentor DVM and graduate students and actively engage in independent and collaborative research. Actively engage in independent and collaborative research in your area of expertise to include projects suitable for veterinary student participation. Specific interest and background in collaborative research with CVM faculty in other departments is desirable.

Responsibilities

Enhance the knowledge, growth and overall development of the veterinary students through contribution to courses administered by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences through the delivery of assigned lectures, running small groups, reviewing and contributing to course material, developing and reviewing exam questions.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape an innovative, student-centered veterinary curriculum, one grounded in real-world clinical excellence and designed to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the profession. Faculty at RVU CVM will collaborate closely with accomplished peers to design, develop, and continuously refine courses, playing a central role in shaping both the program and the future of veterinary education.