Description

Professional opportunities: Our faculty and staff provide broad public engagement through operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a regional primary and referral care center for the delivery of state-of-the art veterinary medical services. The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine features modern animal care and research facilities. Our faculty provide instruction and service and conduct discovery relevant to companion animals; horse, food and fiber animals; and wildlife and zoological species. We are dedicated not only to animal health and welfare, but also to the improved understanding of the human-animal bond, food production systems, and ecosystem health. The University of Illinois is a premier public research university and is gaining recognition for its uniquely multidisciplinary and extremely highly collaborative and welcoming research environment.

The University of Illinois has a tradition of excellence as a Land Grant University and a Tier One Research University. The College of Veterinary Medicine is lauded for our unique, clinically integrated professional veterinary curriculum that is supported by innovators in teaching, learning, course design, continuing education, and medical illustration as well as a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Learning Center. The College is also focused on advancing clinical, applied, and translational research efforts across the college and university by developing quality relationships with world-class scientists and investigators. With ready access to these resources, the motivated candidate will find significant opportunity and support to craft a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Personal opportunities: Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, including a rich experience of farm-to-table cuisine, music, art, all-season outdoor activities, and other life-enriching opportunities. In 2024, Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges based on return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college was ranked higher.

Diversity and Inclusion: The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to building an inclusive institutional climate and to preparing our graduates to work in an increasingly diverse world. We will do this by fostering a climate that leads to success for all members of our community and by actively working to expand diversity within our community.

Duties: The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a full-service facility with newly equipped surgical suites and fluoroscopic capabilities. The orthopedic service at the University of Illinois sees a wide variety of orthopedic cases. Equipment to perform arthroscopy, interlocking nail (I-LocÒ IM Fixator) and total hip replacement are available, in addition to standard orthopedic equipment needed for fracture repair and other commonly seen orthopedic conditions. On-site services include digital radiography, 128 slice computed tomography, 3T MRI, radiation therapy, Dual Energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DEXA), Tekscan pressure sensing mat for gait analysis, and physical rehabilitation. Percent time dedicated to teaching, scholarly activities, and clinical service will be based on the successful candidate’s appointment title.

The small animal surgery program at the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine is composed of a highly productive and dynamic group of specialists who have achieved excellence in the arenas of comparative research, resident instruction, and high-quality application of cutting-edge diagnostic modalities and therapies for companion animals. The orthopedic service is supported by two certified veterinary technicians-one acting as clinical coordinator and one acting as clinical instructor in rehabilitation, 8 operating room technicians, 4 surgery residents, 3 surgical specialty interns, and 13 rotating interns.

Upon joining our team of 2 full-time soft tissue surgeons, one full-time general surgeon, one full-time orthopedic surgeon, and one part-time orthopedic surgeon, the successful candidate will provide clinical service in small animal orthopedic surgery, contribute to the didactic and clinical instruction of surgical residents, surgical; interns, rotating interns, and veterinary students, and communicate effectively with clients and primary veterinarians. A strong interest and/or experience in joint replacement is welcomed. In addition, we have a well-established and busy rehabilitation therapy program led by an ACVSMR diplomate that is integral to our orthopedic service with opportunities for growth. 

The University of Illinois is highly focused on faculty and service development and growth and will provide significant funding and support for additional equipment and training to candidates with special interests or skills in areas relevant to small animal orthopedic surgery. Teaching responsibilities will include didactic, small group, and laboratory instruction of veterinary and graduate students. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinically and scientifically relevant scholarship. Candidates interested in collaborative research will find ample opportunities to partner within our thriving faculty as well as with scientists and investigators on our main campus. Our veterinarians have been integral in the creation of the new Carle-Illinois College of Medicine- the world’s first bioengineering-based college of medicine- leveraging advanced technology to train physician- innovators to deliver better, more compassionate, and accessible care to patients worldwide.

 Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable positions. The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits package. A summary explanation of these benefits can be found at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits   

 Starting date: As soon as possible after close of position. 

 Application procedures: Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu/. Candidates are required to upload all application materials, including your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and names and email contact information for at least three references by September 30, 2025. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. 

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or equivalent and have achieved American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) board certification or completed residency training by a program registered by the American College of Veterinary Surgery. Preference will be given to candidates with ACVS certification, advanced degree(s), a track record in scholarship, and/or prior research training.