Clinical Assistant Professor- Small Animal Emergency

The SAEC will work with house officers, senior students and technical staff caring for small animal patients after hours. Senior faculty will provide consultation and back-up assistance to the SAEC. In addition to clinical care, the SAEC will prov...

  • 519675
  • Manhattan
  • Clinical Sciences
  • Academic / Faculty - 12 month
  • Opening on: Apr 22 2025
  • Closing on: Aug 30 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a full time clinical, 1-year, renewable appointment as a Small Animal Emergency Clinician (SAEC).  The SAEC will work with house officers, senior students and technical staff caring for small animal patients after hours.  Senior faculty will provide consultation and back-up assistance to the SAEC.   In addition to clinical care, the SAEC will provide clinical and didactic instruction for senior students on ICU rotation and emergency clinical services.  Evening and week-end duties are a requirement of this position and shared among the SAECs.  This position represents a 100% appointment in clinical service and teaching. 

The starting date is negotiable.  Professorial rank is based on academic experience and accomplishments commensurate with departmental guidelines for each academic rank. 

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent. 
  • The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completed internship training or three years of experience in small animal practice is preferred.  Advanced training in emergency and critical care is valued but not required.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Position is eligible for sponsorship.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application at http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/.  Curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing career goals and contact information for three professional references must be included.   Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM at harkin@vet.k-state.edu.  Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.

Application Window

Closes August 30, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

 

 

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

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