The University of Georgia
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Large Animal Surgery
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Large Animal Surgery
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Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Large Animal Surgery
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The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a clinical‑track faculty position in large animal surgery at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.
The successful candidate will join three other large animal surgeons on the daytime elective large animal surgery service. The caseload is approximately 85% equine, the remainder being primarily small ruminants, companion pigs, new world camelids, and cattle. The surgery service is currently supported by three to four surgery residents and four rotating interns shared with other hospital services.
Position Summary Faculty assignment will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the unit. As a clinical track faculty position, the candidate will be expected to be on the large animal surgery service providing clinical instruction and service approximately 65–70% of the year. The majority of this service is daytime elective service with occasional emergency duty afterhours.
Instructional Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the department’s relevant clinical rotations, as well as didactic and laboratory courses commensurate with clinical track appointment.
Instructional responsibilities in the discipline are shared with the other six board‑certified large animal surgeons.
Service Responsibilities
Service to clients and referring veterinarians is an integral part of hospital duties.
The successful candidate should have an interest in promoting a caseload and innovative services that will serve the teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Development of continuing education programs to veterinarians and the public is encouraged.
Research Responsibilities
The successful applicant is expected to participate in scholarly activities related to the clinical service and teaching missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Establishing an independent research program is not expected. Rather, collaboration with colleagues within the department and in other departments and colleges on campus is encouraged.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate is expected to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia veterinary license (regular or faculty).
Candidates are required to be board certified or eligible for board certification in surgery (large animal).
Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
It is advantageous if the applicant has evidence of clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic teaching.
Qualification Levels To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (non‑tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and have completed residency training in Large Animal Surgery (minimum of 4 years post‑DVM experience) including residency training.
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor (non‑tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, be board certified in surgery (large animal), and have a minimum of 9 years post‑DVM experience (at least 5 years at the rank of clinical assistant professor or comparable training, background, and experience).
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Professor (non‑tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, be board certified in surgery (large animal), and have a minimum of 14 years post‑DVM experience (at least 5 years at the rank of clinical associate professor or comparable training, background, and experience).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized and team oriented, and be adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances.
Physical Demands
Able to stand, sit, walk or crouch for long periods of time.
Able to work around/with large animals.
Additional Information Position of Trust: Yes
Operation, access, or control of financial resources: No
P‑Card requirement: No
Driving responsibility: No
Interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care: Yes
Security Access: Yes
Applications Qualified applicants are invited to submit:
A letter of intent including professional interests and career goals
Curriculum vitae
Name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be received by December 10, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Please direct any enquiries about the position to Dr. Valerie Moorman, valerie.moorman@uga.edu, (706) 510‑9102. For questions pertaining to the application process, please contact Stacey Hilliard at staceyhilliard@uga.edu.
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
U.S. GOVERNMENT CORE VALUES STATEMENT The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Large Animal Surgery
role at
The University of Georgia
The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a clinical‑track faculty position in large animal surgery at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.
The successful candidate will join three other large animal surgeons on the daytime elective large animal surgery service. The caseload is approximately 85% equine, the remainder being primarily small ruminants, companion pigs, new world camelids, and cattle. The surgery service is currently supported by three to four surgery residents and four rotating interns shared with other hospital services.
Position Summary Faculty assignment will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the unit. As a clinical track faculty position, the candidate will be expected to be on the large animal surgery service providing clinical instruction and service approximately 65–70% of the year. The majority of this service is daytime elective service with occasional emergency duty afterhours.
Instructional Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the department’s relevant clinical rotations, as well as didactic and laboratory courses commensurate with clinical track appointment.
Instructional responsibilities in the discipline are shared with the other six board‑certified large animal surgeons.
Service Responsibilities
Service to clients and referring veterinarians is an integral part of hospital duties.
The successful candidate should have an interest in promoting a caseload and innovative services that will serve the teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Development of continuing education programs to veterinarians and the public is encouraged.
Research Responsibilities
The successful applicant is expected to participate in scholarly activities related to the clinical service and teaching missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Establishing an independent research program is not expected. Rather, collaboration with colleagues within the department and in other departments and colleges on campus is encouraged.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate is expected to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia veterinary license (regular or faculty).
Candidates are required to be board certified or eligible for board certification in surgery (large animal).
Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
It is advantageous if the applicant has evidence of clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic teaching.
Qualification Levels To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (non‑tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and have completed residency training in Large Animal Surgery (minimum of 4 years post‑DVM experience) including residency training.
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor (non‑tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, be board certified in surgery (large animal), and have a minimum of 9 years post‑DVM experience (at least 5 years at the rank of clinical assistant professor or comparable training, background, and experience).
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Professor (non‑tenure track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, be board certified in surgery (large animal), and have a minimum of 14 years post‑DVM experience (at least 5 years at the rank of clinical associate professor or comparable training, background, and experience).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized and team oriented, and be adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances.
Physical Demands
Able to stand, sit, walk or crouch for long periods of time.
Able to work around/with large animals.
Additional Information Position of Trust: Yes
Operation, access, or control of financial resources: No
P‑Card requirement: No
Driving responsibility: No
Interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care: Yes
Security Access: Yes
Applications Qualified applicants are invited to submit:
A letter of intent including professional interests and career goals
Curriculum vitae
Name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be received by December 10, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Please direct any enquiries about the position to Dr. Valerie Moorman, valerie.moorman@uga.edu, (706) 510‑9102. For questions pertaining to the application process, please contact Stacey Hilliard at staceyhilliard@uga.edu.
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
U.S. GOVERNMENT CORE VALUES STATEMENT The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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