Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 02/05/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
We invite qualified applicants to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Ben Brainard, search committee chairperson, by email (brainard@uga.edu) or telephone (706-202-5665). All applications received on or before April 1, 2026, will be fully considered; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate's employment starting date is negotiable; the position is available May 1, 2026. As required by the University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree.
Position Summary
The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical (non-tenure) track faculty position in veterinary soft tissue surgery and interventional radiology at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.

The major responsibilities of this position will be to teach and provide service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, teach pre-clinical didactic and laboratory courses in soft tissue surgery to veterinary students, to actively participate in the training of surgery and non-surgery house officers, and to build the interventional radiology service caseload. Proportionate assignments for each area are based on the interests of the candidate, faculty assignment, and the missions of the soft tissue surgery and interventional radiology programs and department.

The successful candidate will join a soft tissue surgery service with four full-time faculty members, six residents, and two dedicated technicians in support of the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. The candidate in this position will spend approximately half of their clinical service time on one of two soft tissue surgery services and the other half of their time focused on interventional radiology cases. The UGA Cardiology and Internal Medicine services currently perform a variety of interventional radiology procedures; however, we are looking to expand our clinical offerings in this area.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must have completed or be in the process of completing an approved residency of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or European College of Veterinary Surgeons, and have board certification or be eligible for board certification.

Entry rank will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. Requirements for appointment for clinical assistant, associate, and full professor (non-tenure track) can be found in the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Non-tenure Track Clinical Faculty in the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-small-animal-medicine-surgery.pdf.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The ideal candidate would have clinical service in a variety of interventional radiology procedures.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
To teach and provide service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, teach pre-clinical didactic and laboratory courses in soft tissue surgery to veterinary students, to actively participate in the training of surgery and non-surgery house officers, and to build the interventional radiology service caseload. Proportionate assignments for each area are based on the interests of the candidate, faculty assignment, and the missions of the soft tissue surgery and interventional radiology programs and department.
Percentage Of Time 100

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

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