The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, invites applications for a clinical-track, full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Service (FARMS). This position is focused on clinical, teaching, and extension activities, with an emphasis on small ruminant production medicine. The successful candidate will join a team of four clinicians in FARMS, as well as a wider team of faculty serving food animal instructional, clinical, extension, and research needs at the CVM. The majority of effort (~75%) will be directed towards on-farm reproductive, medical, and surgical services to our dairy cattle, beef cattle, and small ruminant clients, while training professional students, residents and interns. Although the current caseload is robust, opportunities to grow or broaden the existing client base exists. The appointee will participate in a shared after-hours duty roster with other FARMS faculty. The primary teaching effort will be the clinical instruction of DVM students during their 2-week FARMS rotations throughout the year, while didactic responsibilities will include coordination of the 1-credit small ruminant production medicine elective course as well as lectures and laboratory teaching in relevant areas across the curriculum. The appointee will also provide extension activities (~20%) in support of the expanding Florida small ruminant industry.
Training Required:
A DVM or equivalent degree is required. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the practice of food animal production medicine, reproduction, and surgery is required.
Experience Desired:
Experience teaching veterinary students in a clinical and didactic setting is desirable.
Salary:
Negotiable, commensurate with the applicants' qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Comprehensive State of Florida benefit plans including but not limited to retirement, health/dental/vision, sick leave, and 22 days annual leave.
Species Percentages:
Beef:
20
Dairy:
60
Swine:
0
Small Ruminants:
20
Equine:
0
Poultry:
0
Exotics:
0
Small Animals:
0
Environment:
Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
Building with office space, truck and equipment.
Other Personnel :
There are 4 other faculty in the service, plus 3 house officers (2 residents and an intern) on clinics. There is one laboratory technician and one receptionist.
Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
Emphasis on delivering high quality reproductive and production medicine services. Opportunities for collaboration with other faculty in the department and in the adjacent department of Animal Sciences. A robust small ruminant extension program has been developed over the past few years and would be relatively straightforward to step into.
Practice Area:
Gainesville is located in north central Florida, but a short drive from the major cultural centers in north and central Florida (Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa). It is a dynamic and versatile university community with excellent school and health care systems and a multitude of nearby recreational opportunities. There are many opportunities for outdoor recreation including close proximity to beautiful beaches, Gulf Coast fishing towns, crystal clear warm water springs and unique wildlife.
