Clinical or Tenure Professor, Cardiology
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, is seeking a full-time (12-month) Clinical or Tenure-Track faculty member in Cardiology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
About the Role
The successful candidate will join an established clinical service comprising one tenured faculty, one tenure-track faculty, three nurses, and four cardiology residents. The comparative cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology service is equipped with advanced technology, including:
- Digital ECG
- GE Vivid E95 echocardiography with a digital database and three review stations
- Portable GE Vivid iq
- Pediatric and adult 4D TEE probes
- Medtronic and St. Jude/Abbott pacemaker programmers
- Hemostatic assays, including thromboelastography and platelet aggregometry
The service operates a dedicated 650 ft² stand-alone interventional catheterization lab with:
- Invasive hemodynamic recording system
- Cardiac output computers
- Philips Zenition 70 Pulsera digital flat panel detector C-arm
A state-of-the-art cardiac EP lab featuring the Abbott EnSite System, including a next-generation 3D mapping platform and in-person support from mappers and collaborating MDs in Indianapolis, has recently been added. The service handles approximately 70-100 interventional cases annually and maintains strong relationships with local referring veterinarians, breeders, and rescue groups.
The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital has completed a major expansion, adding 162,500 square feet to the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex. The new facilities include:
- The David and Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Hospital (65,000 sq. ft.)
- The David and Bonnie Brunner Equine Hospital
- The David and Bonnie Brunner Farm Animal Hospital
The complex provides state-of-the-art teaching facilities, supports top-quality compassionate animal healthcare, and serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary clinical research.
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Board certification or completion of a cardiology residency program registered by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM)
Individuals currently in an ACVIM or ECVIM-approved training program with an interest in an academic career are encouraged to apply. A background check will be required for employment.
Responsibilities
- Service and Engagement: Clinical duties include primary case responsibility, training of cardiology residents, teaching veterinary and veterinary nursing students, providing consultation to other hospital services, and participating in the extension cardiology service.
- Learning: Emphasis on clinical training of DVM students, house officers, and veterinary nursing students, with participation in didactic teaching expected.
- Discovery:
- Clinical track faculty: Expected to participate in and contribute to collaborative research complementing current interests and strengths of the cardiovascular medicine service, department, and College.
- Tenure track faculty: Expected to develop an independent research program in cardiology.
- Commitment: Support of the College and Department missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, and alignment with strategic plans is essential.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community, fostering an environment of inclusive excellence.