Job Description

Dermatology Veterinarian
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The Veterinary Medical Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is currently a state-of-the-art facility AVMA and AAHA accredited primary care and referral hospital serving western Canada. Specialty services and undergraduate and graduate training are offered in anesthesia, dentistry, dermatology, exotics and wildlife, internal medicine, medical imaging, nutrition, oncology, ophthalmology, radiation oncology and surgery. Advanced imaging modalities such as PET-CT, MRI, CT, linear accelerator, fluoroscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy are available on site. For more information, please visit https://vmc.usask.ca



Primary Purpose: The successful applicant must have a proven interest in dermatology and a passion for veterinary medicine and a keen interest in coaching veterinary students for success in veterinary practice.




Nature of Work: This individual will deliver clinical veterinary care within the Dermatology and Primary and Preventative Care services.




Typical Duties or Accountabilities: In collaboration with an ACVD certified dermatologist, this veterinarian will ensure the development of a positive and vibrant team-based clinical service with excellence in client service. They will contribute to building of a healthy and diverse caseload for clinical learning. 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.



Education: Qualified candidates must have a DVM degree or its equivalent. An advanced degree and/or advanced training are desirable.



Licenses: Must be eligible for general licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan.




Experience: A minimum of two years' experience in small animal general practice.




Skills: Must have a proven interest in dermatology and a passion for veterinary medicine and a keen interest in coaching veterinary students for success in veterinary practice.




•Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Cindy Shmon at 306-966-7099.•

Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences


Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent


Employment Group: ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5 FTE


Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $85,555.00 - 142,503.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.


Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional


Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3


Posted Date: 2/10/2025


Closing Date: 2/17/2025 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus




The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. 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 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's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.