Professor of Teaching in Emergency & Critical Care (E&CC)

This position entails a 75% commitment to veterinary service and teaching, including the clinical supervision of house officers and fourth-year students, classroom teaching, and laboratory supervision within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. The remaining 25% of the appointment will be devoted to scholarly activities, administrative responsibilities, and other academic pursuits. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate progressive growth and professional development in teaching and educational pedagogy, consistent with the University’s Standards for Promotion and Tenure.

The selected applicant will play a key role in providing active supervision and instruction of house officers and senior veterinary students during clinical rotations, contributing to hands-on learning in an emergency and critical care setting. There may also be primary case responsibilities, providing high-quality emergency and critical care for small and exotic animals presenting to the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) (https://vmc.usask.ca/). This role emphasizes timely case management, effective collaboration with specialists, and clear communication with clients and referring veterinarians. The E&CC veterinarian supports hospitalized patient care while reviewing and maintaining accurate medical documentation and fostering a positive, team-oriented clinical environment.

The E&CC service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and includes a mixture of primary care emergency cases and referral cases. Our intensive care unit is open-concept and equipped to enable advanced care for critically ill patients with routine use of mechanical ventilation and a well-equipped in-house blood bank. There are three Registered Veterinary Technicians working at the VMC who have Veterinary Technician Specialties in E&CC.

The work of the E&CC service is highly integrated with that of the Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) service. Currently, the E&CC service is staffed by a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC), an experienced emergency care veterinarian, and rotating interns. The SAIM service includes three American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Diplomates, with an ACVIM Diplomate in Neurology expected to join the service in January 2027.

The WCVM is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and currently enrolls about 360 veterinary students from three western provinces and northern jurisdictions. Approximately 90 fourth-year DVM students complete 40 weeks of clinical rotations, during which they develop, integrate, and apply veterinary medical knowledge and skills under supervision in a variety of clinical settings.

Located within the WCVM, the VMC is a state-of-the-art hospital and referral centre accredited by both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. The VMC offers specialty services and training in anesthesia; behaviour; dentistry; dermatology; exotic, wild, and zoo animal medicine; internal medicine; medical imaging; nutrition; oncology; ophthalmology; radiation oncology; rehabilitation; surgery; and theriogenology. The VMC is the leading provider of comprehensive emergency and critical care services in Saskatchewan.

USask is a member of U15 Canada – an association of the country’s leading research-intensive universities – with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activity. The university offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 26,000 students, including over 21,000 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate students.

The main campus is situated in Saskatoon, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The city offers a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities.

Candidates must possess a DVM degree or equivalent, have completed an approved residency in E&CC, and be board-certified by, or eligible for certification through the ACVECC at the time of appointment. An advanced degree in a related discipline will be considered an asset. The individual appointed to the position must also be eligible to work in Canada and hold, or be eligible to obtain, licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (https://svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm/).

The salary range for this position for the 2026–2027 academic year is $113,527 to $135,535, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (https://usaskfaculty.ca/) and includes a comprehensive benefits package consisting of dental, health, and extended vision care; pension plan; life insurance (compulsory and voluntary); academic long-term disability coverage; sick leave; travel insurance; death benefits; employee assistance program; professional expense allowance; and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates are asked to submit:

• Cover letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Supporting documents relevant to the position

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. If indicating the last category, please provide a brief explanation.

Applications should be sent via email to:

Dr. Andy Allen, Head
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
Email: andrew.allen@usask.ca
Telephone: 306-966-7294

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, or another date mutually agreed upon with the successful applicant.