Job Details

Western University of Health Sciences
  • Position Number: 4995880
  • Location: Pomona, CA
  • Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine


Assistant Professor

Posting Number: F00660
Position Status: Full Time
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department: 1720-East Valley Center

Function: College of Veterinary Medicine
Family: Instruction
Classification Series Title:

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Full Salary Range
Minimum: $100,000.00
Maximum $110,000.00

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $100,000.00
Maximum: $110,000.00

Job Summary
The Assistant Professor in Shelter Medicine will be responsible for creating a clinical training program for veterinary students in a facility providing high volume, high quality clinical services for both the city and the public. This position will also be responsible for the development of collaborative graduate training programs in shelter medicine.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess this knowledge, these skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Ability to orally communicate with others, both in person and by telephone. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students and outside contacts.
2. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
3. Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
4. Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary veterinary practice.
5. Knowledge and skills in shelter medicine.

Required Qualifications
  • DVM degree and license to practice in California.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • 5+ years clinical experience
  • Knowledge of and experience with high volume, high quality, spay/neuter programs and high volume, low cost veterinary services
  • Experience with student training and supervision
  • Experience with clinical graduate training program management, i.e. internships, residency programs, etc.
  • Demonstrated record of relationship building within the animal sheltering community

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MPH, MS, etc.)
  • Board certification (ACVPM, ABVP, etc.)
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Ability to develop and maintain a scholarly research program.

    Posting Date: 02/05/2024
    Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled:

    Special Instructions to Applicants


    Essential Job Duties
    Essential Job Duties



    Job Duty
    Provide wellness and preventive medicine services in a caring and compassionate environment for a diverse population of animals and animal owners.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Perform high volume, high quality, spay/neuter surgeries on pediatric to geriatric patients.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Manage and supervise a staff of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and office staff.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Liaise with city Animal Services personnel in regards to the health and welfare of animals residing in shelter facilities.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Engage the larger animal shelter, rescue, and welfare communities to improve the lives on animals through innovative programs and educational opportunities.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Create and maintain a safe and effective learning environment for student learning.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Design and supervise student clinical training experiences in a high paced clinical environment.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Participate, as appropriate, in the delivery of the DVM curriculum.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Lead the development of graduate training programs in shelter medicine.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Job Duty
    Design client and community education programs focusing on preventive medicine, the human-animal bond, pet overpopulation, and other topics designed to sustain healthy pets in homes and out of the shelter system.

    Percentage Of Time
    10

    Describe Work Environment
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop. They employee must have the ability to be confident around pets (ie. dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.) The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bit or scratch, and on occasion is exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.

    To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/28629







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