Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice, Urgent Care

at Western University of Health Sciences
Published March 23, 2025
Expires April 6, 2025
Location Pomona, CA, United States of America
Category Academic and University Positions  
Job Type Full-time  
Reference Number F02302

Description

Position reports to the Associate Dean of Clinical Services/Director of the Pet Health Center and ultimately to the Dean. The faculty member will primarily participate in providing high quality clinical services and clinical instruction during urgent care hours in the Pet Health Center on the Pomona campus. Other clinical and instructional duties may be assigned depending on interest, availability and need.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
  • Knowledge of and experience with small animal veterinary clinical medicine and surgery
  • Experience with student training and supervision
  • Ability to orally communicate with others, both in person and by telephone. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students and outside contacts.
  • Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary veterinary practice.

Required Qualifications

  • DVM degree or equivalent and license to practice in California.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of small animal clinical experience or experience in veterinary emergency care.
Essential Job Duties

 

Key Responsibilities
1. Provide clinical services at clinical sites operated by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical instruction and oversight of veterinary students while creating and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment at the clinical sites operated by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Key Responsibilities
Faculty service tasks such as service on college/university committees
Key Responsibilities
Participate in problem-based learning (PBL) sessions
Key Responsibilities
Provide college wide curriculum support expertise in small animal veterinary practice
Key Responsibilities
Personal and professional development
Posting Details Continued
Work Schedule
Primarily evening, late evening, early morning, and weekend hours. Some faculty duties may require some weekday hours. Hours may vary.
Working at WesternU
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

  • Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
  • Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
  • Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
  • As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
  • WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
  • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

 

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum
$115,000.00
Maximum
$123,600.00

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

 

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must maintain Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy
Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of the clinical instructor are normally performed in a veterinary clinical setting. Depending on individual professional specialty, curriculum duties may require different environmental settings which may include, but is not limited to classrooms, farms, clinical practices, mobile practices, research and academic laboratories, and other off campus settings. Occasionally the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in these settings are usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, normal student traffic, and depending on species – animal noises.
Disclaimer:
The above description is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the position. As such the responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined and other duties, as assigned, might be included.
Posting Information
Posting Number
F00765
Posting Date
03/21/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Conditions of Employment - Background Check 

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

 

Pay Transparency Act 

Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) 

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

 

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Letter of Recommendation #1
  • Letter of Recommendation #2
  • Letter of Recommendation #3
  • Additional Applicant Document
  • Required License/Certification

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