Small Animal Veterinarian (St Kitts)

This position is an in-person job opportunity located on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers a unique program of training on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians. Students benefit from seven semesters of integrated preclinical and clinical studies at our St Kitts campus, and one year of clinical training at our affiliate veterinary teaching hospitals in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Our ongoing research focuses on key issues strategically relevant to One Health in tropical and developing countries and includes zoonotic diseases, food safety and security, environmental health, and conservation medicine. We prioritize recruitment of talented faculty and are now seeking a key new member of our team to join us as we develop new programs to best prepare our graduates to face the global opportunities and challenges of veterinary medicine in the 21st century.

 

We are seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join our team at the Ross University Veterinary Clinic (RUVC). The Veterinarian will play an integral role in the delivery of small animal primary care and emergency services at the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, while also contributing to student education and professional development. This position combines clinical practice with teaching responsibilities in a collaborative academic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Care (60%)

  • Provide comprehensive small animal primary care, including both medicine and surgery.

  • Deliver emergency services as required by RUVC operations.

  • Demonstrate flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to ensure emergency coverage.

• Teaching & Student Supervision (35%)

  • Participate in Introduction to Clinics and Essential Veterinary Skills (EVS) courses.

  • Supervise seventh-semester students during clinical rotations at RUVC.

  • Support students from other semesters in EVS laboratories.

  • Provide mentorship to ensure students acquire the knowledge and skills essential for a successful transition into their clinical year.

• Professional Development & Service (5%)

  • Engage in continued education and professional growth activities.

  • Participate actively in clinic and faculty meetings.

  • Contribute to assigned committees and collaborate on research projects.

  • Meet with individual students to provide guidance and support as needed.

• Other Duties

  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and smooth functioning of RUVC.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or international equivalent (required).

• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) certification (preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in small animal general practice, including independent provision of emergency care.

• Demonstrated interest in surgery and/or dentistry (preferred).

• Must be willing to relocate and live full time in St. Kitts. (relocation offered)

• Strong desire to teach and engage with veterinary students (essential).

• Previous teaching or mentorship experience (preferred).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collegial, team-based environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (preferred).

A relocation package is offered and includes relocation of goods, flights and stipends for additional costs. 

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