Large Animal Medical Director

About the role

The Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul invites applications for the Large Animal Medical Director in a contract (non-tenure) faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for the Piper Equine and Large Animal Hospitals, overseeing clinical operations, policy development, staffing, personnel management, and quality assurance, under delegated authority of the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
• Collaborate with the Chair of Veterinary Population Medicine on issues pertaining to large animal clinicians, including effort allocation and other faculty affairs.
• Collaborate with Section Heads to convey large animal needs at hospital leadership meetings, facilitate information flow to faculty, and support staffing decisions that ensure effective hospital operations.
• Participate in budget planning, capital equipment strategy, operational data review, and accreditation reporting.
• Promote a culture of safety, well-being, and professional growth for hospital personnel.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Eligible for Minnesota veterinary licensure (please see the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine website for more details)
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to community and belonging