Clinical Faculty in Farm Animal Field Services

Location: Knoxville, TN

About the Role

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences is seeking three (3) full-time, 12-month, clinical track veterinarians to join the Farm Animal Field Services (FAFS) Team. This role supports the teaching, clinical service, and outreach missions of the College. The successful candidate(s) will share service and teaching responsibilities with faculty members in FAFS, providing ambulatory field service and shared after-hours emergency coverage. This position is critical to meet the growing needs of the expanding veterinary student class, ensure high-quality clinical experiences for students interested in large animal practice, and provide service to regional agricultural rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Service: Provide veterinary care to farm animal patients through on-farm visits, herd health management, and emergency care. The farm animal caseload consists of approximately 60% beef cattle, 20% dairy cattle, 25% small ruminant/camelid, and 5% swine.
• Teaching and Mentoring: Instruct and supervise veterinary students during clinical rotations, ensuring high-quality educational experiences. Mentor students interested in large animal practice and provide guidance on career development.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with agricultural stakeholders, including farmers, producers, and industry partners, to enhance service delivery and promote the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other faculty members within FAFS and across sections/departments to achieve departmental and institutional goals.

Requirements

• DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in providing veterinary care to farm animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, and swine.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor veterinary students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates with excellent clinical experience in primary food animal care and a strong desire to communicate those lessons to veterinary students within the context of clinical teaching.