The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in small animal surgery. Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate professor level. 

The successful applicant will join an established small animal surgery service with 3 faculty surgeons, two surgery residents, one surgery specialty intern, four to six rotating small animal interns, and a team of experienced technicians. Job duties include teaching in undergraduate & graduate programs, providing clinical service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and contributing to extension and continuing education programs.  Surgeons having just completed a residency program are encouraged to apply. Twelve weeks of paid study time will be given for surgery board preparation if needed. 

The successful candidate will have:

• a DVM (or equivalent) degree 
• successfully completed an ACVS or ECVS registered 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. A graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.

The salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Full-time, permanent faculty members receive a comprehensive fringe-benefits package, with benefit details provided at time of offer in accordance with the collective agreement.  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 ~275 DVM students and is the main veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada with a busy and varied surgical caseload. Surgical equipment includes TPLO equipment, harmonic scalpel/Enseal, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, tracheal stents, CO2 laser and a state of the art mobile fluoroscopy unit for intraoperative use. There is a 64 slice helical CT scanner and a 1.5T MRI on stie. Further details can be found at http://www.upei.ca/avc and http://www.gov.pe.ca.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include the following:  a letter of interest, current CV detailing both research and teaching experience, statements outlining overall teaching philosophy and research interest, and the contact information for three references.  Candidates also are encouraged to submit a one-page statement on how they will implement the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in their teaching, research and scholarly work.

Dr. Katie Hoddinott

Associate 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 and 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 October 15th, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.