Assistant / Associate Professor of Anesthesia

Assistant / Associate Professor of Anesthesia

Location :

Knoxville, TN, United States

Open Date : Jul 9, 2024

Description :

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Tennessee invites applications for a full-time, clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesia at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.  Responsibilities of the faculty include clinical service; clinical and didactic teaching of anesthesia and analgesia to professional students, interns and residents; development of a basic science or clinical research program commensurate with effort allocation; and participation in continuing education at the local and national level.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic anesthesia service comprised of four anesthesiologists (three ACVAA board certified), two anesthesia residents, eleven anesthesia technicians (four VTS certified in anesthesia), and one veterinary assistant.

The anesthesia service provides anesthetic care for patients primarily in the small animal and large animal hospitals with occasional exotic animals. The University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) is equipped with all the resources and expertise of specialty services needed to provide first class patient care, teaching, and clinical and basic science research. The VMC has a comprehensive ICU and four faculty members board certified in Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care; a minimally invasive procedures unit and faculty members with expertise in endoscopy, laparoscopy, and stenting; a state-of-the-art physical therapy facility including hyperbaric oxygen therapy; and onsite stem cell development. Clinical services are supported by excellent clinical pathology and diagnostic pathology departments.  A full-time Veterinary Social Work program offers counseling services for clients, faculty, staff, and students. Other support services include behavior and nutrition.

Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus, and is a beautiful and friendly city to live. It is a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as to several dog-friendly state parks and recreation areas. Outdoor recreational opportunities include, but are not limited to, hiking, biking, trail running, climbing and water sports. Knoxville has a diverse and inclusive culture, a vibrant downtown with excellent shopping and restaurants; bustling farmer’s markets featuring locally grown organic produce, meats and crafts; live music of all genres, ballet, and theater; frequent art and cultural festivals; and men’s and women’s NCAA and semiprofessional sporting events.

Qualifications :

Requirements for the applicant include a DVM or equivalent degree, completion of a formal residency in veterinary anesthesiology, and certification or eligibility for certification by the American or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.

Application Instructions :

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified individuals are invited to submit an application, including a letter of intent with a statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references.

For additional information, applicants are directed to visit the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine web site at  https : / / vetmed.tennessee.edu / careers /  or contact Dr. Braidee Foote, Search Chair - bfoote@utk.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to  eoa@utk.edu , or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to  investigations@utk.edu , or by phone at 865-974-0717.