Clinical Instructor - Ross University Veterinary Clinic (RUVC)

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  • Full-time
  • Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Faculty
  • 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Perform all regular small animal primary care medicine and surgery, including provision of the emergency service depending on the demands of RUVC. Flexibility to work overtime/unsociable hours, including weekends and holidays for the purposes of emergency cover. (60%).
  • Participation in Introduction to Clinics and Essential Veterinary Skills (EVS) courses. This involves supervising seventh semester students when they are participating in rotations in RUVC and also students from other semesters participating in EVS labs. The goal of these teaching exercises is to impart the fundamental knowledge base and skills that pre-clinical students need in order to proceed into their clinical year. (35%)
  • Continued education, participation in clinic and faculty meetings, working on assigned committees, meeting with individual students as needed and engagement with research projects. (5%)
  • Completes other duties as assigned


    Critical features of this job are described under Essential Duties and Responsibilities. They may be, however, subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

    • DVM or other international equivalent.
    • ABVP Certification preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of small animal general practice experience, with experience of working as a sole provider of emergency care. An interest in surgery and/or dentistry would be beneficial.
    • A desire to teach and interact with veterinary students is essential.
    • Experience of teaching students preferred.
    • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
    • Experience using Microsoft Office would be beneficial.


     

    Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation