Job Description

Clinical Instructor, Primary Care and Preventative Medicine

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Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 3-year term, full-time position as a Clinical Instructor in Primary Care and Preventative Medicine in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (

https://wcvm.usask.ca/departments/small-animal.php

), Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). The successful applicant must have a passion for veterinary medicine and a keen interest in coaching veterinary students for success in veterinary clinical practice. They will contribute to building a healthy and diverse caseload for clinical learning. This veterinarian will ensure the development of a positive and vibrant team-based clinical service with excellence in client service. They will coach veterinary students as they develop competence and confidence in the key elements of the framework for competency based veterinary education. They will work to incorporate recent veterinary medical evidence-based advances and enhance the skills of undergraduates and technical staff. They must be a strong team player and be able to communicate and collaborate professionally with people of diverse backgrounds. This position will have a 75% commitment to the delivery of clinical veterinary care within the Primary Care and Preventative Medicine service and a 25% commitment to formal teaching.



The WCVM (

https://wcvm.usask.ca/

) is Western Canada's regional college of veterinary medicine. It is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the main campus of the University of Saskatchewan, with access to other facilities that include the Biomedical Imaging and Therapy Facility at the Canadian Light Source (

https://www.lightsource.ca/index.php

) and the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (

https://fedorukcentre.ca/

). Extensive opportunities for collaboration exist within the WCVM and the University of Saskatchewan's Colleges of Medicine; Pharmacy and Nutrition; Dentistry; and Kinesiology; as well as the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.



The VMC is a state-of-the-art, AVMA and AAHA accredited, primary care hospital and referral centre serving Western Canada. Specialty services, as well as undergraduate and graduate veterinary student training, are offered in anesthesia; dentistry; dermatology; exotic, wild, and zoo animals; internal medicine; medical imaging; nutrition; oncology; ophthalmology; radiation oncology; and surgery. Advanced imaging modalities, including CT, PET-CT, 3T MRI, linear accelerator, fluoroscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy, are available on site. The radiation oncology unit has a TrueBeam linear accelerator, and ARIA and Eclipse treatment planning software. Staff include a board-certified medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, dedicated oncology technologists, and a radiation therapist / dosimetrist.



Saskatoon has a diverse and thriving economic base, vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities (see

https://www.saskatoon.ca/

). The university is a member of U15 Canada - an association of leading research universities across the country - with a reputation for excellence in teaching and other scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to an enrollment of over 26,000, including more than 21,000 undergrads and 4,500 graduate students. The WCVM currently includes about 360 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.



Applicants must possess a DVM degree or its equivalent and must be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan (see

https://svma.sk.ca/

). The successful candidate must have a minimum of two years experience in small animal general practice. Possession of an advanced degree, other forms of advanced training, or both, are desirable.



The salary band for Clinical Instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year is $74,789 to $117,629.



This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (

https://usaskfaculty.ca/

). There is an attractive and comprehensive benefits package that includes 6 weeks vacation; dental, health, and extended vision care plans; pension plan; life insurance (both compulsory and voluntary); sick leave, long-term disability, and death benefits; an employee assistance program; a flexible health and wellness spending plan; travel insurance; and a professional expense allowance.



Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; and any supporting documents to:



Dr. Andy Allen, Interim Head

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Saskatchewan

Email:

andrew.allen@usask.ca

Telephone: 306-966-7294



Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment.



Review of applications will begin upon receipt. However, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is October 15, 2025, or on another date negotiated with the successful candidate.

Status:

Term

Employment Group:

USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.0

Posted Date:

9/19/2025

Closing Date:

10/31/2025


The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve:

EDI Framework for Action

.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the

deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy

and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact

Human Resources

for assistance.