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Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Large Animal Anesthesia – Academic Clinician Track

Position Number: 9932819
Location: Philadelphia, United States
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Large Animal Anesthesia -- Academic Clinician Track

Location: Kennett Square, PA
Open Date: Oct 30, 2026
Deadline:

The Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in large animal anesthesia, with a focus on equine anesthesia. The position will be in the Associated Faculty in the Academic Clinician (AC) track, which focuses on clinical service and teaching. A typical division of effort for faculty in the AC track at New Bolton Center is 90% time on clinics, including clinical service and clinical teaching, and 10% time off clinics for academic efforts. Didactic and laboratory teaching and administrative or other service duties are included in both on- and off-clinic time.

Applications are also being accepted for the position in our Clinician-Educator track, which carries with it assigned time and expectations for research or other scholarly productivity. Please see position number ***** for further details on the position as Clinician Educator. A total of two positions will be filled.

This position offers the opportunity to join a team of passionate clinical and didactic educators with a shared commitment to excellence in patient care and a significant emphasis on teaching in the clinical environment. The Section of Anesthesia is home to four diplomates of the American or European Colleges of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and to three anesthesia technicians. Five residents in training for ACVAA/ECVAA board certification divide their time between Penn Vet's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital for Companion Animals and the New Bolton Center Hospital, while an additional clinical fellow is dedicated full-time to New Bolton Center.

Clinical service and clinical teaching are at the heart of this position. The New Bolton Center Hospital for Large Animals provides an exceptional environment for both, with approximately 1,400 animals anesthetized each year for a wide variety of procedures. Clinical responsibilities include primary anesthesia care, pain management, supervision and mentorship of technicians and residents in the anesthetic management of patients (the majority of which are equine), as well as participation in the after-hours anesthesia rotation. Clinical effort is based at the New Bolton Center Hospital; however, faculty who are interested may also have opportunities to participate in the clinical services at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital as well as in delivery of anesthesia at zoos and animal parks in the surrounding area.

The Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center includes more than 40 diplomates of American and European specialty colleges, including 15 faculty who are double-boarded, providing opportunities for interaction across a broad range of specialties. The faculty share a strong commitment to collaborative, compassionate patient care. The multidisciplinary environment provides frequent opportunities for case discussion and exchange of perspectives across specialties, including through morbidity and mortality rounds, grand rounds, clinical ethics discussions, and informal consultation on the clinical floor. Anesthesiologists are valued contributors to these discussions and to patient care throughout the hospital.

Teaching is integrated throughout the clinical program and provides opportunities to work closely with veterinary students, interns, residents, technicians, and colleagues. In addition to case-based teaching on the clinical floor, faculty contribute to didactic and laboratory instruction and other educational activities. The position is particularly well-suited to an individual who enjoys teaching in the context of clinical practice, values mentorship and the exchange of ideas, and would welcome the opportunity to help learners develop their knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, and confidence. Penn Vet students and house officers are highly qualified, motivated, and eager to learn, and faculty share a strong commitment to creating a supportive and engaging educational experience.

Research is not a requirement of this position; however, faculty in the AC track who have an interest in scholarly activity are welcome to participate in collaborative projects, including clinical research, study design, enrollment of clinical cases in research trials, and manuscript preparation. New Bolton Center's active research community provides opportunities for involvement at a level that complements each faculty member's clinical and educational interests.

The successful candidate has the potential to access the clinical, teaching, and research units on the campus, including the Veterinary School's 200-cow Marshak Dairy and the 250-sow Penn Swine Teaching & Research Center. The Advanced Imaging and Translational Center, currently in the pre-construction phase, will provide state-of-the-art imaging modalities such as 3T MRI, multi-axis mobile-gantry CT, and intra-operative CT. Opportunities exist for interaction and collaboration with other initiatives and departments, including the Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food Security, Pathobiology, Wildlife Futures, and core laboratories.

Located in the heart of Chester County's horse country, Kennett Square offers an appealing blend of rural beauty and small-town charm. The area's rich equestrian tradition, farms, and vibrant community create opportunities to pursue interests outside of work, from riding and local competitions to exploring the scenic countryside. A welcoming downtown with restaurants and shops, along with convenient access to Philadelphia and Wilmington, makes Kennett Square a rewarding place to live and build a career.

Qualifications
Requirements include a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, and board certification or eligibility in either the ACVAA or ECVAA. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions
Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Billy I. Smith, Search Committee Chair, by email at bis@vet.upenn.edu.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/196293

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.