Are you passionate about Small Animal Urgent Care and committed to teaching and clinical excellence? We have a faculty position for you! Midwestern University is dedicated to preparing our students to meet the growing needs of society. We invite passionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team for a full-time faculty position in Small Animal Urgent Care that can be tailored to your experiences and career goals. We welcome applicants of any level to apply for this position on either a tenure or clinical track.

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical track faculty position in small animal urgent care. If you are passionate about influencing the next generation of veterinarians, we have a position for you! Come help us fulfill the urgent care service’s mission by offering outstanding clinical services and student education. We are seeking a faculty member who is excited about being involved in a new veterinary college to influence our clinical and teaching programs, help us providing excellent patient care, and training day-one ready, competent and confident veterinarians.

This is a full-time, clinical position that will provide coverage for daytime and afterhours emergencies though a rotational schedule. The successful candidate will join three other faculty members that provides urgent care services in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC) and a team of veterinarians that provides expertise and a broad range of specialties. The CAC is a 110,000 sq. ft. AHAA accredited veterinary clinic that contains state-of-the-art medical, surgical, dental, and intensive care facilities. While independent research is not a requirement for this position, a certain degree of scholarly activity is expected of all faculty members. Evidence of interest and experience in research will be considered an asset.

The following qualifications are required:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Arizona veterinary license eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of experience in small animal emergency practice or equivalent (e.g. internship)
• Excellence in clinical communication
• Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care, and broad skills in standard emergency practice-level medical and surgical care of dogs and cats
• Collaborative mindset to foster a team-approach to case management
• Dedication to the education of students through student-driven, interactive learning

If you would like to learn more about this position or about the CVM, please submit your letter of intent and application through Midwestern University’s online job board:

1. Visit midwestern.edu
2. In the Quick Links section, select “Employment at MWU”
3. Select “View Current Job Openings”
4. Select “Faculty” for job category and “Arizona Campus” for location
5. Note that although faculty positions are usually listed as Assistant Professor, initial appointment at a higher rank is possible based on the academic experience of the applicant.
6. Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references.

For more information, please contact:

Anderson Fávaro da Cunha, DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVAA 
Professor of Anesthesiology, Dept of Specialty Medicine [He/Him/His]
Director, Companion Animal Clinic
adacunha@midwestern.edu

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.