Faculty Positions Announcement SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY - Tenure/Clinical Track Assist, Aso, or Full Professor
Are you looking for a career in academia that fits your goals? The Department of Veterinary Clinical
Sciences, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine has the job for you. We are looking
for two (2) Small Animal Surgery clinicians to join our team. One in small animal soft tissue surgery
and one in small animal orthopedic surgery, or two general surgeons willing to work in both soft
tissue and orthopedic surgery.
We are seeking enthusiastic clinicians with a passion for teaching to join our team to provide instruction,
consultation, and patient care at the Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital. You will have the opportunity
to actively participate in one-on-one training of veterinary interns and students, as well as work
alongside colleagues to provide the highest standard of veterinary care.
This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus, 4
weeks of vacation, start-up funding for clinical equipment, or research endeavors as well as office
electronics. Funding support for conference (continuing education) travel is provided. The ability to
do up to 4 weeks of consultation work outside our referral area is also included. Professional rank and
salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Qualified candidates
will be considered for competitive Endowed Chair positions. The position offers opportunities to develop innovative teaching programs in the classroom and clinical
setting as well as participation in collaborative research/scholarship activities if desired. Development
of an internship or residency program will be highly supported.
The teaching hospital is well-equipped to see a diverse caseload, including minimally invasive
procedures. A state-of-the-art, fully integrated minimally invasive surgical suite is also under
construction to complement the wide variety of existing equipment available.
A DVM degree or equivalent is required. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary
Surgeons (ACVS), European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS), or candidates qualified to take the
ACVS/ECVS certification examination will be considered.
Collegiality, cooperation, teamwork, and willingness to assist and collaborate are integral parts of our
goals and core values. The ability to build meaningful professional relationships and to contribute to a
friendly, welcoming and enjoyable working environment is highly regarded at OSU-CVM.
Stillwater is a great place to live and was named one of the best small towns in America and the best
college town in Oklahoma. It has a population of 50,000, located in central Oklahoma, approximately 60
miles from Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Numerous activities are available including camping, hiking, golf
courses, state parks, lakes for boating and fishing, theatre productions including the newly opened
McKnight Center located on the OSU campus, rodeos, the excitement of Big XII sporting events and
more. For more information on Stillwater, you can visit
Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three
names of references and contact information should be submitted at
(Req# 16567). For inquiries
please contact: Dr. Theresa Rizzi, Interim Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at (405) 744-
6769 or .
If you are seeking a team-oriented environment, Oklahoma State University's Veterinary Clinical
Sciences is the place to be! OklahomaState University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and livingenvironment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support thisenvironment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conductspre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment arecontingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type ofbackground check conducted varies by position and can include, but is notlimited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry,motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when,in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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