Clinical Associate, Equine Field Service

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Clinical Associate, Equine Field Service**:
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a qualified veterinarian to provide equine ambulatory service within the Veterinary Medical Centre. The successful applicant must have a proven interest in equine practice and a keen interest in coaching veterinary students for success in veterinary practice.

**Primary Purpose**: The Equine Field Service (EFS) Clinical Associate provides equine ambulatory service to clients of the Veterinary Medical Centre. This position also participates in the clinical instruction, supervision and mentorship of students enrolled in the undergraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program.

**Nature of Work**: Reporting to the Department Head, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, the EFS Clinical Associate works as a member of the Field Service Section providing clinical service within the VMC. The EFS Clinical Associate must have a good understanding of VMC and WCVM policies and procedures to appropriately meet the needs of clients and students. The work of this position is complex and demanding and must deal with emerging and unpredictable events involving large animals. This position is required to provide in field and in house clinical service, so travel is required.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:
Duties will include:

- Provision of clinical service, including on-call and afterhours, to clients of the equine ambulatory practice and equine reproductive service at the VMC in equine practice and summer equine clinical rotations.
- Participation in the supervision and mentorship of equine field service residents.
- Ensuring the maintenance and growth of the caseload of Equine Ambulatory and Reproductive Services at the VMC.
- Assistance in providing additional teaching duties as assigned.

**Skills**: Strong foundation in the practice of clinical veterinary medicine; Strong clinical skills to serve as a positive role model and supervisor for students; Ability to utilize and assimilate available clinical information to make decisions regarding patient care; Demonstrated initiative, integrity, collegiality and professionalism; Effective oral and written communication skills; Effective time management, problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Must willing and be able to travel in the assigned region.

**Department**: Western College of Veterinary Medicine
**Status**: Term - 5months
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 142,503.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 2 ($67,681 - $105,753) or Phase 3 ($85,555 - $142,503).
**Posted Date**: 11/18/2024
**Closing Date**: 1/6/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus



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