Job Description

The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for a 28-week term (October 6th, 2025 - April 17th, 2026) faculty position in anesthesiology. Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate professor level.
The successful applicant will join an established anesthesiology program with 3 faculty anesthesiologists and a team of experienced technicians (including one AVTAA certified technician). Job duties include teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs and providing small and large animal anesthesia service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:

• a DVM (or equivalent) degree
• successfully completed an ACVAA or ECVAA residency program
• demonstrated teaching ability
• well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship building and communication
• eligibility for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association.

Preference will be given to candidates with diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA). A graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.
Salary: The salary range is commensurate with credentials and experience. This appointment is subject to budgetary approval.
About AVC and Prince Edward Island: Situated on the country's beautiful east coast, with easy access to beaches all around, the AVC has 280 DVM students and is the leading veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada with a busy referral caseload. Find out more about Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary College by visiting these websites:
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Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current CV detailing teaching experience, a statement outlining overall teaching philosophy and the contact information for three references. Candidates also are encouraged to submit a one-page statement on how they implement the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in their teaching and scholarly work.
Please send applications to:
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
Email:
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.
Start Date: October 6, 2025
End Date: April 17, 2026
Closing Date: April 21, 2025. However, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.