Clincal Assistant​/Associate Professor in Shelter Medicine and Surgery

Overview

OSU Stillwater Campus – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

We invite applications for a full-time, career-track position in surgical fundamentals and community engagement. The successful candidate will be a veterinarian with a solid foundation in small animal general surgery and a strong interest in clinical teaching. The position offers opportunities to work directly with veterinary students and contribute to community animal welfare through spay/neuter services and potential outreach initiatives.

• Instruct third-year veterinary students in the Junior Surgery course and supervise fourth-year students in the Surgical Fundamentals rotation, with a focus on spay/neuter procedures.
• Provide hands-on, practical instruction in small animal surgery and, if desired, contribute to didactic teaching and coursework in shelter medicine and surgical principles.
• Engage with the OSU CVM Rural Outreach Initiative to support community service through mobile veterinary care.
• Help shape the clinical education environment to ensure graduates have strong surgical competencies and a commitment to community service.

• DVM or comparable veterinary degree.
• License (or eligibility for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in shelter medicine and/or general small animal surgery (experience in shelter medicine and surgery is required).
• Candidates who have completed a rotating small animal or specialty shelter medicine internship are encouraged to apply.

• Eligibility for a faculty license in Oklahoma is required.

• Strong foundation in small animal general surgery and a commitment to clinical teaching and community welfare.

• Full-time, career-track faculty position with an excellent benefits package, 4 weeks of vacation, and funding support for continuing education travel.
• Appointment length: 11 months.
• Hiring range: commensurate with education and experience.

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Stillwater is located in north-central Oklahoma, approximately 60 miles from Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Applications should include a letter of intent with a statement of professional goals, a resume or curriculum vitae, and three names with contact information for references. Applications are submitted at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

For inquiries, contact:
Dr. Julia Montgomery, Professor and Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, at  or julia.b.montgomery.

The CVM at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a position that supports clinical teaching and community outreach, with opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic academic environment. The OSU CVM offers extensive benefits and resources for professional development and wellness.