Clinical Instructor - Shelter Medicine

The UW Madison's Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine is seeking a 1 year Clinical Instructor position to provide instruction for Shelter Medicine and Community Engaged Care (UWSMP) Maddie's Teaching and Training Programs. This position will provide teaching to veterinary students, interns and residents (if applicable) through clinical training, didactic teaching, and clinical outreach. Clinical training and outreach currently occur at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) and in communities where UWSMP is providing community engaged access to care services.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. They will have experience in population health management for companion animals, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter and clinical practice in a shelter setting. The candidate must show creativity and a proven ability to initiate projects and see them through to a successful completion. Must have a demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaborate in a team environment. Must have the ability to take direction as well as provide leadership. Must be comfortable working with people of all levels of expertise.

This position has the possibility of being extended or converted to an ongoing position depending on funding, need, and performance.

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine

$100,000/yr min, negotiable based on qualificationd and experience

*DVM who is eligible to become licensed in the state of Wisconsin by start

date.

*Demonstrated independent, confident clinical skills in small animal

medicine and surgery

*Demonstrated experience with instruction, mentoring, and providing

feedback and creating a positive community for learning

*Demonstrated experience working in or with animal shelters

*Demonstrated proficiency in practical and tactful identification and

articulation of strengths, problems, and possible solutions at both an

organizational and individual instructional level.

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree by the start date, with specialized training or experience in Shelter Medicine and/or Community Engaged Care.

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

*Cover Letter

*Resume

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For questions about the application process, please contact Laura Hess, LHess4@wisc.edu. For questions about the position, please contact Stephanie Koester smkoester@wisc.edu

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