The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for a one-year (July 6th, 2026 – July 2nd, 2027) term contract faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

Appointment will be made at the Assistant professor level.

The successful applicant will join an established internal medicine program with three faculty internists, three internal medicine residents, four to five rotating small animal interns, and a team of experienced technicians. Job duties include teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, providing clinical service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and contributing to extension and continuing education programs.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:
•    a DVM (or equivalent) degree 
•    board certification by ACVIM or ECVIM
•    demonstrated teaching ability
•    well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship building, and communication
•    eligibility for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association.  

The salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Full-time, term faculty members receive a comprehensive fringe benefit package, with benefit details provided at the time of offer in accordance with the collective agreement.  This appointment is subject to budgetary approval.

Situated on the country’s beautiful east coast, with easy access to beaches all around, the AVC has ~280 DVM students and is the main veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada with a busy and varied surgical caseload. Internal Medicine equipment includes a variety of rigid and flexible endoscopic equipment for respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary caseload, CO2 laser, and a state-of-the-art mobile fluoroscopy unit. There is a 64-slice helical CT scanner and a 1.5T MRI on site. Further details can be found at http://www.upei.ca/avc and http://www.gov.pe.ca.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include the following 5 documents: a letter of interest, a current CV detailing both research and teaching experience, a statement outlining overall teaching philosophy, a statement outlining research interests/experience, and the contact information for three references. 

Candidates are also encouraged to submit a one-page statement on how they will implement the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in their teaching, research, and scholarly work.

Dr. Katie Hoddinott
Associate Professor and Chair 
Department of Companion Animals
Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CANADA, C1A 4P3 
Telephone (902) 620-5223 and e-mail address khoddinott@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.

Closing date is April 15, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.