Job Description

The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for a

full-time 2-year, 4 month (September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027) term contract faculty position in Community Practice

, with the possibility of extension pending budgetary approval.
Appointment will be made at the Lecturer level.


The successful applicant will join an established Community Practice program with three full-time community practice veterinarians along with 2 full-time and 1 part-time veterinary technicians. Job duties and responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate DVM program, providing clinical professional service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, performing scholarly activities including primary research and providing service to the University. Teaching duties will include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching of the community practice curriculum.


The successful candidate will have:

a DVM (or equivalent) degree demonstrated teaching ability demonstrated skill in routine small animal surgical procedures and dentistry well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship-building and communication be eligible for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association.
The salary range is commensurate with credentials and experience. Full-time, permanent faculty members receive a comprehensive fringe benefit package, with benefit details provided at 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 small animal caseload. Find out more about Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary College by visiting these websites: www.gov.pe.ca/, www.upei.ca and www.upei.ca/avc.

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.

The closing date is August 20, 2025; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.