PT/FT - Clinical Associate, Primary Care Surgery, Academic Support Staff

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine (CSAM) invites applications for either a Part-Time or Full-Time Clinical Associate position in the Primary Care (PC) Service. Clinical Associates are academic support staff that contribute to the service and teaching mission of the School.

This position will focus on clinical patient care and education of veterinary students in the area of primary care surgical skills training within Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The role supports a renewed emphasis on PC education within CSAM and Ryan Hospital. The successful hire will help provide and organize surgical instruction, including spay, neuter, and minor procedures, to meet accreditation requirements and student educational needs.

The successful hire will be part of building a vibrant, front-facing PC program that attracts strong veterinary students and will work directly with the Penn Vet Shelter Medicine Program, Soft Tissue Surgery Service, and Anesthesia Service, as well as with administration, to fulfill the School's commitment to student education and the local community and pet population.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care and surgical instruction in primary care settings.
• Organize and deliver surgical training, including spay, neuter, and minor procedures, for veterinary students.
• Collaborate with the Penn Vet Shelter Medicine Program, Soft Tissue Surgery Service, and Anesthesia Service.
• Contribute to the development and leadership of a front-facing primary care program.
• Support the School’s commitment to student education and community outreach.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills in primary care medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Training and experience in high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter techniques and settings.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in training settings and community-based veterinary programs in private or academic practices is desirable.

Benefits

• Penn Vet participates in the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

The hospital is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment with an excellent nursing staff and residents. The School is located in a vibrant urban neighborhood offering cultural resources such as music, art, theaters, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia).