Teaching Veterinarian
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Job Title
Teaching Veterinarian
Department
Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Are you—or someone you know—passionate about both teaching and practicing small
animal primary care?
We’re seeking dedicated veterinarians to join our team at the Spectrum of Care
Clinic at The Ohio State University. This is a unique opportunity to engage in
hands-on clinical teaching while providing high-quality care to patients.
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking passionate
teaching veterinarians with exceptional medical, surgical, dental and business
skills for an open Practice Track faculty position in the Department of
Veterinary Clinical Sciences for a position in the Frank Stanton Veterinary
Spectrum of Care Clinic.
Position Overview
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will practice and teach veterinary students in the
College’s Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care (SOC) Clinic in a full-time
or part-time practice track faculty position. They will coach final year
students as they take the lead in providing veterinary care to patients and
engage with clients from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. In the
clinic, students learn multiple approaches to patient management, and a wide
range of diagnostic techniques, treatments, and clinical procedures. Students
are also taught communication skills, practice management, and business. This
clinic is separate from, but adjacent to, our newly remodeled tertiary care
veterinary medical center. It is a stand-alone state-of-the-art private practice
setting to produce outstanding veterinarians. There are multiple technologies
available including those for surgery, dentistry, in-house lab work, and
imaging. Fourth-year veterinary students and the Spectrum of Care team provide
exceptional primary care and offer a broad range of services to our patients and
clients.
In addition to final year students, those from the pre-clinical program also
attend shifts in the clinic and practice their clinical and communication skills
with coaching oversight. Successful candidates will be coaching students from
all years to help them fully develop their confidence and competence before
entering practice.
The Impact
Approximately 70% of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine graduates enter
general private practice, becoming the next generation of leaders in our
community and profession. The affordability of veterinary care can be a
challenge for many clients, and the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care
Clinic meets this challenge head-on by training veterinary students to provide a
continuum of evidence-based care that considers client expectations and
financial limitations, thereby preparing students to successfully serve an
economically diverse clientele and to embrace their role in providing this care.
These new veterinarians will be competent and confident on their first day of
practice, immediately contributing to the success of their practice and their
community.
Performance Objectives
Teaching Duties
* Clinical teaching of professional students in the Spectrum of Care Rotation,
in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The
Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.
Clinical Service Duties
* All aspects of patient care associated with a busy small animal general
practice including: patient management, client care, consulting with
colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and
participation in public relations activities.
Other Responsibilities and Expectations
* Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and
collaboration in all academic endeavors to create an excellent workplace
atmosphere conducive to effective learning and a high level of job
satisfaction.
* Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies,
procedures, and guidelines.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
* DVM or equivalent
* A minimum of five years’ clinical experience in a high-quality small animal
primary care practice
Desired
* Possess a genuine dedication to the educational success of our students
* Understand the skills necessary to successfully and confidently enter
veterinary general practice
* Have a proven successful track record as a general practitioner, who
practices Spectrum of Care medicine
* Demonstrate a belief in the importance of spectrum of care while providing
care options that are responsive to client beliefs, values, financial
limitations, and expectations
* Have broad expertise and experience in wellness, preventive medicine,
diagnosis and management of diseases of dogs and cats, including dentistry,
general surgery, and hospital-based care
* Have experience in managing a high-paced clinical case load, with the ability
to multi-task
* Be an outstanding communicator
* Have demonstrated a commitment to teaching, mentoring, or coaching
Additional Information
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and
resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive
benefits package [https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/].
How to Apply
If you are ready to embrace this Spectrum of Care model and want to help our
future veterinarians be fully prepared to practice, apply today. To be
considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday
[insert link to posting for advertisements]. Application materials must
include:
Required
* A Letter of Intent with a statement of professional goals, interests, and
teaching and/or mentoring
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Four Professional References
Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by
contacting Dr. Kristen Miles at miles.379@osu.edu
[https://buckeyemailosu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/knoblaugh_1_osu_edu/Documents/Documents/Assoc%20Dean%20Fac/Shift/miles.379@osu.edu].
The College
Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has
been a top-five program in the U. S. News & World Report rankings for the past
decade and was ranked third among U. S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the
world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The
Model™ comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting
animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in
the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary
and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about
the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at http://vet.osu.edu
[http://vet.osu.edu/]
Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held
values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the
free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote
these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.
Department Information
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences seamlessly integrates diverse
fields into a unified academic entity with a central focus on advancing research
and nurturing the education of veterinary and graduate students. Additionally,
we collaborate closely with the Veterinary Medical Center to deliver top-tier
care to our clients and patients. Dedicated to the enhancement of animal health
and overall well-being, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is
steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, robust exploration
across fundamental, applied, and translational research domains, and the
implementation of innovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary
medical and post-professional programs such as internships, residencies, and
graduate studies. Faculty members in the department teach our veterinary
students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative
interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical and post-professional
internships, residencies and graduate
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing high-quality small animal primary care while coaching final-year veterinary students in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include managing a high-paced caseload and teaching students communication, business, and diagnostic skills.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and have at least five years of clinical experience in small animal primary care. Desired qualifications include a proven track record in Spectrum of Care medicine and a commitment to mentoring students.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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