Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul invites applications for the Large Animal Medical Director in a contract (non-tenure) faculty position. The Large Animal Medical Director will oversee the Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital within the College’s Veterinary Medical Center (VMC). The remainder of the role will include teaching in the DVM curriculum, and depending on candidate interest and departmental needs, may include clinical service and/or research.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The final rank and terms of appointment will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate consistent with Collegiate and University policies. The appointment may be 75%-100%.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Director:

• Serve as Medical Director for the Piper Equine and Large Animal Hospitals, overseeing clinical operations, policy development, staffing, personnel management, and quality assurance, under delegated authority of the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
• Collaborate with the Chair of Veterinary Population Medicine on issues pertaining to large animal clinicians, including effort allocation and other faculty affairs.
• Collaborate with Section Heads to convey large animal needs at hospital leadership meetings, facilitate information flow to faculty, and support staffing decisions that ensure effective hospital operations.
• Work closely with the VMC Director of Operations to support hospital operational efficiency. 
• Participate in budget planning, capital equipment strategy, operational data review, and accreditation reporting.
• Promote a culture of safety, well-being, and professional growth for hospital personnel.

Faculty:

• Engage in didactic teaching in the DVM curriculum within disciplinary expertise and departmental needs.
• Clinical service and/or research based on candidate strengths and departmental needs.
• Participation in departmental and College initiatives, programs and committees.

Required Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree
  
  
• Eligible for Minnesota veterinary licensure (please see the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine website for more details: Applications / The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in large animal clinical operations
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  
  
• Teaching experience in veterinary medicine
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced business training (e.g., MBA, CVPM, MPH)
  
  
• Experience in food/fiber animal teaching or practice