Small Animal Clinic

Lecturers in Small Animal Surgery

The Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University invites applications for two (2) one-year, temporary positions for lecturers in small animal surgery. One position will begin as soon as possible, the other after July 15, 2008. Applicants should have a DVM or an equivalent degree and should have completed an ACVS accredited surgical residency. Applicants must be eligible for regular or special licensure in the State of Texas.

The applicant will be allowed 3 months (excluding holidays) for preparation for ACVS boards and have the opportunity to participate in resident practice examinations. Teaching responsibilities will include didactic, laboratory and clinical training of professional students, interns and residents. Clinical responsibilities will include the service activities of the Small Animal Surgery Service, Including rotating participation in soft tissue, orthopedic, neurosurgery and general surgery, with an emphasis on soft tissue surgery. The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 45 faculty members and 20 interns and residents in the Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences, in addition to numerous others in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Texas A&M University is the oldest public institution of higher education in Texas and one of the nation's largest and most dynamic universities. More than 44,000 students are enrolled in the University's 10 academic colleges with approximately 8,000 pursuing graduate or professional degrees. Texas A&M University is a major research university with annual research expenditures of more than $400 million, a growing international focus, and outstanding public and private support.

Interested candidates should submit a statement of career goals and professional interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of 3 individuals who have been requested by the candidate to provide letters of reference to the search committee chair.   Application review will begin February 1, 2008, and applications will be considered until the positions are filled.  Please send applications to Dr. Sharon Kerwin, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 4474 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4474. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Kerwin at
(979) 845-2351 (phone), (979) 845-6978 (fax), or e-mail skerwin@cvm.tamu.edu.  

Texas A&M University is a major research university with a growing international focus, and enjoys outstanding public and private support.  Texas A&M is a smoke-free workplace.

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