Job Summary
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM), Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS), invites applications for a full-time (12-month) Clinical-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Large Animal Emergency Medicine and Surgery.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position include a DVM or equivalent degree, and completion of a residency program registered with either the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal), the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal), or the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, or board certification by either the ACVIM, ACVS, or ACVECC. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A background check is required for employment by the University.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will actively participate in the discovery, learning and engagement missions of the PVM and the VCS department.
Clinical Service & Engagement: Providing clinical service to large animal patients (equine and farm animal) of the Purdue Veterinary Hospital with a time commitment of 60-70%. Clinical duties will be a combination of daytime clinic and after-hours emergency coverage including management of new admissions and hospitalized cases, supervising veterinary students, veterinary technology students, and house officers; and building strong relationships with referring veterinarians. Candidates with an interest in both equine and farm animal care are encouraged to apply.
Learning: Excellent clinical, didactic and laboratory instruction of veterinary students, veterinary technology students, house officers, and graduate students.
Discovery: The successful candidate will contribute to clinical research through their own projects or supporting current clinical research projects and residency research. PVM is highly supportive of individual faculty career growth and development, and the VCS department has a formal faculty mentoring program.
General Information
The David and Bonnie Brunner Equine Hospital, a new state-of-the-art facility covering over 73,000 square feet, includes an outpatient center, intensive care unit, advanced imaging (standing CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and radiology), surgical and theriogenology facilities. The David and Bonnie Brunner Farm Animal Hospital, a 24,000 square foot building, offers comprehensive farm animal medical and surgical care. These new complexes provide state-of-the-art teaching facilities dedicated to educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, enabling faculty to provide top quality compassionate animal health care, and serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary clinical research.
College and Department
Commitment to the College and Departmental missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, and support of the College and Department strategic plans are essential.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Application
Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide the following: a cover letter including professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references via the provided link:
Equal Opportunity
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access university.