Job Description

The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for two (2) full-time faculty positions in companion animal emergency and critical care. Appointments will be made at the Lecturer level. Appointments will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance.
The successful candidates will play a foundational role in supporting and leading the existing referral and primary Emergency Services and advancing the clinical and preclinical curriculum in Emergency and Critical Care of Companion Animals, including exotic pets. The successful candidates will work with the primary care and referral Emergency Services within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). This service is supported by emergency veterinarians, rotating interns, experienced triage technicians, ICU technicians, and administrative staff. Duties will include preclinical and clinical curricular advancement and teaching in undergraduate (DVM) and graduate programs, providing clinical service in the VTH (approximately 28 weeks per year), scholarly activities including primary research, and service to the University. The successful candidates will have primary responsibility for clinical cases in their service, supervise rotating interns, collaborate with clinical services for case management, and work with administration on policy and procedure development for the emergency service and intensive care unit. The clinical schedule will be organized in shifts, mostly during regular business hours.
Services and technology supporting the ECC service include, but are not limited to, digital radiography, point of care ultrasonography, advanced imaging (1.5T MRI, 128-Slice CT), multi-parameter monitoring systems, an on-site reference laboratory, and an in-house blood bank. The 24 cage ICU is currently managed in an open style with all services providing primary care, utilizing a collaborative approach to maximize case management.
The successful candidate will:

• Have a DVM (or equivalent) degree
• Have a minimum of 3 years of primary companion animal emergency experience in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency clinic or academic service
• Be strongly motivated to teach
• Have a track record of excellent clinical services in companion animal emergency and critical care
• Have well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship-building, and communication
• Be a life-long learner, eager to maintain skills and knowledge updated to contemporary standards in companion animal medicine and veterinary education
• Be eligible for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association.

Preference will be given to candidates with additional training and/or certification in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine. A graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.
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. Paid study time will be provided if needed to achieve board certification. 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 leading veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada with a busy and varied 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: , , and .
Application Instructions:
A complete application must include the following 5 documents: a letter of interest including your vision for the Emergency and Critical Care service, a current CV detailing clinical service, leadership, research, and teaching experience, a statement outlining your overall teaching philosophy, a statement outlining your research interests/experience, and 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 .
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 November 4th, 2025; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

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