Essential Veterinary Skills Clinical Instructor

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. RUSVM offers research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. RUSVM has graduated more than 6,000 students and offers postgraduate master’s, PhD, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is located on St. Kitts and includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be working closely with other faculty to provide instruction within the EVS and surgical skills program.  This may include communications, medical, and surgical skills labs (including those outside of the EVS program).  The EVS program spans the entire pre-clinical curriculum and includes instruction in basic handling and care of small and large animals, clinical techniques and procedures, and communication skills. Contribution as a course coordinator for surgical skills program is expected. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching: 80%

• Participation in team-taught laboratory courses:
  • Surgery Lab 1
  • Essential Veterinary Skills(EVS) 1-7 medical, surgical, communications, and shelter medicine labs
  • Surgery Lab 2 ovariohysterectomy lab

Research and Scholarly Activity: 10%

• Development and assessment of communications within the veterinary curriculum
• Other research activities that fit within the candidate’s skill set

Service 10%

• Committees
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Head

Qualifications

• A DVM or comparable degree is required.
• The ideal candidate will have broad expertise in small animal surgery (spay/neuter focused), primary care practice and shelter medicine and will have interest in community service and outreach.
• Expertise or experience in educational methodologies or model development is preferred.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation