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Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Large Animal Anesthesia - Clinician-Educator Track

Position Number: 9932843
Location: Philadelphia, United States
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Large Animal Anesthesia - Clinician-Educator Track

Location: Kennett Square, PA
Open Date: Oct 30, 2026
Deadline:

The Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in large animal anesthesia, with a focus on equine anesthesia. The position will be in the Standing Faculty in the Clinician-Educator (CE) track, which supports faculty members whose responsibilities include the traditional triad of clinical service, teaching, and research. A typical division of effort for faculty in the CE track at New Bolton Center is 70% time on clinics, including clinical service and clinical teaching, and 30% time off clinics for academic efforts, including independent or collaborative research and other scholarly activity. Didactic and laboratory teaching and administrative or other service duties are included in both on- and off-clinic time. The division of effort can be modified according to the focus of the successful candidate.

Applications are also being accepted for the position in our Academic Clinician track, which focuses on clinical service and teaching and has no research requirement. Please see position number ***** for further details on the position as Academic Clinician. A total of two positions will be filled.

This position offers the opportunity to join a team of passionate clinical and didactic educators with a shared commitment to excellence in patient care and a significant emphasis on teaching in the clinical environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical, teaching, and research missions of the Section of Anesthesia at New Bolton Center. The Section is home to four diplomates of the American or European Colleges of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and to three anesthesia technicians. Five residents in training for ACVAA/ECVAA board certification divide their time between Penn Vet's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital for Companion Animals and the New Bolton Center Hospital, while an additional clinical fellow is dedicated full-time to New Bolton Center.

The New Bolton Center Hospital for Large Animals provides an exceptional environment for both clinical service and clinical teaching, with approximately 1,400 animals anesthetized each year for a wide variety of procedures. Clinical responsibilities include primary anesthesia care, pain management, supervision and mentorship of technicians and residents in the anesthetic management of patients (the majority of which are equine), as well as participation in the after-hours anesthesia rotation. Clinical effort is based at the New Bolton Center Hospital; however, faculty who are interested may also have opportunities to participate in the clinical services at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital as well as in delivery of anesthesia at zoos and animal parks in the surrounding area.

The Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center includes more than 40 diplomates of American and European specialty colleges, including 15 faculty who are double-boarded, providing opportunities for interaction across a broad range of specialties. The faculty share a strong commitment to collaborative, compassionate patient care. The multidisciplinary environment provides frequent opportunities for case discussion and exchange of perspectives across specialties, including through morbidity and mortality rounds, grand rounds, clinical ethics discussions, and informal consultation on the clinical floor. Anesthesiologists are valued contributors to these discussions and to patient care throughout the hospital.

Teaching is integrated throughout the clinical program and provides opportunities to work closely with veterinary students, interns, residents, technicians, and colleagues. In addition to case-based teaching on the clinical floor, faculty contribute to didactic and laboratory instruction and other educational activities. The position is well-suited to an individual who enjoys teaching in the context of clinical practice, values mentorship and the exchange of ideas, and would welcome the opportunity to help learners develop their knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, and confidence. Penn Vet students and house officers are highly qualified, motivated, and eager to learn, and faculty share a strong commitment to creating a supportive and engaging educational experience.

Research and scholarly activity are an integral part of the CE track, with dedicated off-clinic time provided to support these efforts. The 27 Clinician-Educators and 10 tenure-track faculty perform the majority of the Department's research, along with post-veterinary residency students enrolled in studies toward the PhD degree in the University of Pennsylvania's Biomedical Graduate Studies through funding by New Bolton Center's Penn Veterinary Scientist Training program, and post-doctoral trainees, fellows and visiting scholars. The Section of Anesthesia supports an active and growing research program, focused on cardiovascular and respiratory physiology and pathophysiology, advanced pain management and pharmacology. Candidates are encouraged to pursue scholarly activities in areas relevant to their interests and expertise. A rich collaborative environment provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research within Penn Vet and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, as well as with veterinary institutions, medical schools, and industry partners nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate has the potential to access the clinical, teaching, and research units on the campus, including the Veterinary School's 200-cow Marshak Dairy and the 250-sow Penn Swine Teaching & Research Center. The Advanced Imaging and Translational Center, currently in the pre-construction phase, will provide state-of-the-art imaging modalities such as 3T MRI, multi-axis mobile-gantry CT, and intra-operative CT. Opportunities exist for interaction and collaboration with other initiatives and departments, including the Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food Security, Pathobiology, Wildlife Futures, and core laboratories working on microbial genomics, stem cell biology, orthopedic disease, and germ cell biology on the New Bolton Center Campus, and numerous programs in Philadelphia's lively University District. The three other departments of Penn Vet are located at the center of Philadelphia's interactive biomedical research environment, in close proximity to the Perelman School of Medicine, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Dental Medicine, The Wistar Institute, and a vast array of core facilities.

Located in the heart of Chester County's horse country, Kennett Square offers an appealing blend of rural beauty and small-town charm. The area's rich equestrian tradition, farms, and vibrant community create opportunities to pursue interests outside of work, from riding and local competitions to exploring the scenic countryside. A welcoming downtown with restaurants and shops, along with convenient access to Philadelphia and Wilmington, makes Kennett Square a rewarding place to live and build a career.

Qualifications
Requirements include a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, board certification or eligibility in either the ACVAA or ECVAA, and evidence of research or other scholarly activity, preferably in areas relevant to anesthesia. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions
Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Billy I. Smith, Search Committee Chair, by email at bis@vet.upenn.edu.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.