The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a tenure or clinical track position in zoological medicine at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor. The zoological medicine service is fully-equipped and composed of 2 faculty, 2 residents (rotating between UGA and the Georgia Aquarium), a dedicated technician, 1-3 Undergraduate student orderlies, and 2-5 students on each elective clinical rotation. The zoological medicine service is supported by a well-equipped hospital and by specialists in other areas including Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Behavior Medicine, and a 24-hour Emergency Service. The faculty enjoys a friendly departmental atmosphere, as well as a collegial team environment within the hospital. Requirements include the DVM or equivalent degree, and completion of
an ACZM or ABVP residency. Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (avian, exotic companion mammal, or reptile), European College of Zoological Medicine, or Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (zoological medicine) will be considered. Clinical service (80% exotic pet, 20% zoo/wildlife) is provided through the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, with a weekly visit to a local zoo or nature centre. The faculty teach courses in exotic pet/zoo/wildlife/aquatic medicine in the veterinary curriculum, and provide instruction and mentorship to interns, ACZM residents, and graduate students. Faculties are expected to generate new knowledge through collaborative basic and/or clinical research, and provide continuing education for veterinarians. The University of Georgia, the Nation’s first chartered state-supported
University, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant University situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive small city, centred amongst beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, with many performances by national and international touring artists. Additional information about the Zoological Medicine Service, College of Veterinary Medicine and Athens area can be found at http://www.vet.uga.edu/zoo http://www.vet.uga.edu and http://www.visitathensga.com/all_about_athens/
The position will be available as of 1 October 2010. Applications received by 1 September 2010, will be accorded full consideration. Please send letter of accomplishments with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names (including address, telephone, and email details) of 3 professional references electronically to Dr. Scott A. Brown, Department Head, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery (SBrown01@uga.edu Telephone 706-542-6484). Interested individuals may also contact Dr. Stephen Divers, Chair of the Search Committee, for more information (Telephone: 1-706-206-7753 or email: sdivers@uga.edu).The University of Georgia offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.