The Washington State University (WSU) Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) seeks to fill a clinical track, full-time, 12-month renewable position within the Emergency and Critical Care section of its Veterinary Teaching Hospital.  The position will join a team whose primary mission will be clinical teaching, clinical service and scholarship.  The position is available immediately.

The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care service is currently staffed by 2 boarded criticalists, an emergency veterinarian, ECC residents, ECC interns, licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary technician assistants, and patient service coordinators.  State-of-the-art equipment and facilities are currently available within the service and hospital and include the capability for long term mechanical ventilation, point-of-care ultrasound, multi-parameter monitoring system, in-house laboratories, thromboelastography (TEG), on-site blood bank, digital radiography, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, computed tomography (CT), and electrodiagnostic equipment.  Endoscopy, bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, and arthroscopy are also available.  Our surgical facility is equipped with a full range of surgical equipment including an operating microscope, a stereotactic brain biopsy system, and a Nico Myraid for tumor resection. WSU is recognized nationally and internationally for transsphenoidal hypophysectomy and currently has an active Pituitary Surgical Team and provides a unique opportunity to care for these patients in our ICU. The physical rehabilitation facility is equipped with an underwater treadmill, electric muscle stimulator and therapeutic ultrasound and is under the supervision of a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. In addition, the hospital functions as a regional tertiary care facility and provides the Emergency and Critical Care service with a broad-based caseload.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful applicant will have responsibility for participation in clinical service; clinical, laboratory, and didactic (classroom) teaching of professional veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students; will provide health care and service to patients of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; will advise and consult with referring veterinarians and clients; will develop a creative, independent and/or collaborative, basic science or clinically-oriented research program in an area related to Emergency and Critical Care; will be in direct support of an Emergency and Critical Care residency program; and will provide leadership in directing research projects for residents and graduate students.  Successful applicants must be able to communicate effectively, work collegially, and collaborate with diverse internal and external constituencies. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Review of applications begins April 15, 2019 and continues until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants are required to submit an electronic application including; 1) cover letter which summarizes candidate’s qualifications; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) summary of teaching interests and goals; 4) summary of research interests and goals; and 5) the contact information for three (3) professional references.  Apply at, www.wsujobs.com. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Linda Martin, Chair of the Search Committee, by email (lgmartin@wsu.edu) or by telephone (509) 432-9320. 

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.