The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for two (2) full-time tenure track faculty positions in small animal emergency and critical care. Appointments will be made at the Assistant or Associate professor level.

The successful applicant will play a foundational role in supporting and leading the existing referral and primary Emergency Services and advancing the clinical and preclinical curriculum in Emergency and Critical Care. The applicant will work with the existing primary care and referral Emergency Services within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) which is staffed by emergency veterinarians and rotating interns and supported by a team of experienced triage technicians, ICU technicians, and administrative staff. Duties will include preclinical and clinical curricular advancement and teaching in undergraduate (DVM) and graduate programs, providing clinical service in the VTH (approximately 22 weeks per year) through consultative and collaborative case management, developing a research program, and contributing to extension and continuing education programs. The successful candidate will supervise rotating interns and residents from other disciplines, collaborate with existing specialty referral and primary care services for clinical case management, and work with administration on policy and procedure development for the emergency service and intensive care unit. Provision of clinical service and consultation after hours is expected.

Services and technology supporting the ECC service include but are not limited to digital radiography, point of care ultrasound, advanced imaging (1.5T MRI, 128-Slice CT), multi-parameter monitoring systems, an on-site reference laboratory and an in-house blood bank. The 24 cage ICU is currently managed in an open style with all services providing primary care, utilizing a collaborative approach to maximize case management.

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will have:

• A DVM (or equivalent) degree
• Board-certification status with ACVECC/ECVECC, or successfully completed an ACVECC/ECVECC-approved residency program
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship building and communication
• Eligibility for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association. 

Preference will be given to candidates with diplomate status in the American or European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. A graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.

The salary range is commensurate with credentials and experience.  Full-time permanent faculty members receive a comprehensive fringe benefit package with benefit details provided at time of offer in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Paid study time will be provided if needed to achieve board certification. This appointment is subject to budgetary approval.

Situated on the country’s beautiful east coast, with easy access to beaches all around, the AVC has 272 DVM students and is the leading veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada with a busy and varied small animal caseload. Find out more about Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary College by visiting these websites: www.gov.pe.ca/, www.upei.ca and www.upei.ca/avc.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three (3) referees to:

Dr. Katie Hoddinott
Assistant Professor and Chair
Department of Companion Animals
Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
CANADA, C1A 4P3
Telephone (902) 620-5223
E-mail address khoddinott@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date is May 15, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.