Veterinary Anesthesiology
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesiology at Assistant or Associate level in the department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.  The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality didactic instruction in anesthesiology to undergraduate and graduate veterinarians; organizational responsibility and participation in the clinical teaching and service programs of the Small and Large Animal Clinics of the Veterinary Medical Centre including some out-of-hours work; and have exemplary scholarship and research ability in promoting the specialty of anesthesiology.

 

The WCVM is western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine.  It is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the university campus, with access to facilities including the PET-CT, Canadian Light Source and the Biomedical Beamline and Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences.  For further information, please visit www.usask.ca/wcvm.  Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within the College and with the University (College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, College of Dentistry, and College of Kinesiology), as well as the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. 

 

The Veterinary Medical Centre is currently a state-of-the-art facility serving western Canada as an AVMA and AAHA accredited hospital and referral centre for all species with a primary care practice.  Available on site are well-appointed operating rooms, 320 slice CT, 1.5T MRI, ICU and linear accelerator (with SRT and IMRT). We currently provide sedation and anesthesia services for small and large animal medicine and surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, neurology, oncology, medical imaging, elective surgery and for exotic/zoo animals. We also provide support to the ICU with a Datex-Ohmeda Centiva and a GE Healthcare R860 ICU ventilators. Research equipment includes lithium dilution and thermodilution cardiac output monitors and nociceptive threshold devices. For more information, please visit http://www.usask.ca/vmc/medical centre/index.php.

 

The University of Saskatchewan is situated in Treaty 6 territory and the Métis homeland and is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 23,000.

 

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a DVM degree or its equivalent and be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan.  Candidates must be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology and Analgesia (ACVAA) or the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) or have credentials acceptable to the ACVAA or ECVAA for Board examination at the time the appointment takes effect.  Board certification is required for tenure.  An advanced research degree is desirable. Previous academic experience is desirable with an interest and ability to engage in scholarly activities as evidenced by established or developing research initiatives; a strong or emerging research program; demonstrated effective classroom teaching skills and mentorship; and effective interpersonal and communication skills. 

 

Salary bands for this position are as follows:

Assistant Professor: $93,293 to $112,109; Associate Professor: $112,109 to $130,925; and Professor $130,925 to $152,877. 

 

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

 

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; names of three referees; and any supporting documents to:

Dr. Cindy Shmon
52 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK  S7N 5B4
Telephone: (306) 966-7099
Email:  [email protected]

 

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2018; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled.  The anticipated start date is July 1, 2018.

 

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

 

 

 

  Christina Barlow

    Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

    Western College of Veterinary Medicine

    52 Campus Drive

    Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4

    Ph: (306) 966-7085