The Department of Health Management at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), invites applications for a nine-month, full-time term contract position in Farm Service which is a part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The candidate will participate in Farm Service veterinary care to food animals in Prince Edward Island. Senior veterinary students will accompany farm service veterinarians during the provision of veterinary care. The candidate will teach veterinary students on farm calls, seminars and in the classroom.

Duties:

• Provide veterinary services to food animals, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine, including emergency night and weekend duties
• Supervise and teach senior veterinary students when providing veterinary services
• Teach food animal health concepts both in seminars and lecture settings

Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent
• Eligibility for licensure with the Prince Edward Veterinary Medical Association
• Clinical experience with field-based food animal medicine
• Experience teaching in a veterinary program would be an asset

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 references to:

Dr. Yvonne Elce
Department of Health Management
Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Tel: 902-566-0817
Email: yelce@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2022 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Desired starting date is as soon as possible after a suitable candidate is identified, ideally in April.