Clinical or Tenure-track Bovine Veterinarian

Posting Number : F2466P

Working Title :

Clinical or Tenure-track Bovine Veterinarian

Department :

VetMed-Food Animal Medicine

About the University of Georgia :

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department :

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people.

The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community http : / / vet.uga.edu / principles-of-community / .

College / Unit / Department website :

https : / / vet.uga.edu / education / academic-departments / population-health / food-animal-health-and-management /

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization : None

Advertised Salary :

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Anticipated Start Date :

06 / 01 / 2026

Job Posting Date : 09 / 02 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants are asked to upload the following along with their application : (1) a detailed curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s research statement and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages); (3) the name,titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Brad Heins, bheins@uga.edu.

All application materials must be received by December 1, 2025, to ensure full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation.

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

Open Rank

Faculty Rank : Open Rank

Contract Type : Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status : Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications :

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited college / school of veterinary medicine.

Position Summary :

The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Food Animal Health and Management Program (FAHMP) seeks applicants for a bovine production medicine veterinarian position. This will be a clinical or tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor level. FAHMP is a unit of the Department of Population Health that focuses on improving the health and profitability of production livestock through continuous improvement in disease prevention and animal performance.

The position entails a mix of service to regional cattle production units (cow-calf, stocker, and dairy) and teaching veterinary students in classrooms, laboratories, and clinical rotations, as well as graduate veterinarians in the Master of Food Animal Medicine (MFAM) program.

Rank, salary, and terms of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Additional Requirements :

Expertise and training in food animal veterinary medicine, and eligibility to obtain a veterinary license in the state of Georgia.

The minimum qualifications :

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited college / school of veterinary medicine.

Minimum qualifications to be considered for the following rank :

Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) Assistant Professor Qualifications : Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited college / school of veterinary medicine and board certification or eligibility for board certification in a field related to food animal veterinary medicine.

Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) Associate Professor Qualifications : Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited college / school of veterinary medicine, board certification or eligibility for board certification in a field related to food animal veterinary medicine, and 5+ years post-terminal degree experience in food animal veterinary medicine.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Qualifications : Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited college / school of veterinary medicine, a Masters or PhD degree, and board certification or eligibility for board certification in a field related to food animal veterinary medicine.

Tenure Track Associate Professor Qualifications : Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited college / school of veterinary medicine, a Masters or PhD degree, board certification or eligibility for board certification in a field related to food animal veterinary medicine, and a minimum 5-years of experience in rank at the Assistant Professor level before the start date.

Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here : https : / / provost.uga.edu / faculty-affairs / promotion-tenure-evaluation / promotion-and-tenure / promotion-guidelines /

Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure of tenure-track faculty can be found at : https : / / provost.uga.edu / wp-content / uploads / ptu-criteria-population-health.pdf

Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion of clinical faculty can be found at : https : / / provost.uga.edu / wp-content / uploads / capu-criteria-population-health.pdf

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and / or Certification :

Board certification in any of the following AVMA recognized specialties is desirable : ABVP (Food Animal, Beef, or Dairy); Internal Medicine (Large Animal); Nutrition; Preventive Medicine; Theriogenology; or Toxicology.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

The ideal candidate will have a population-based perspective and a strong interest in cattle production. Successful candidates will have knowledge and proven success working with North American beef and / or dairy production systems, interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively with producers, veterinarians, and students, and the ability to conduct independent or collaborative applied research. Demonstrated ability in one or more of the following areas is preferred : forage management; food safety; ruminant nutrition; production economics; theriogenology; large animal medicine and surgery; epidemiology and preventive health management. Teaching ability; leadership skills; strong communication skills; and data management.

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will teach veterinary students and postgraduate veterinarians and collaborate with faculty in production and clinical medicine. The duties of this position focus primarily on promoting the teaching and service missions of the Food Animal Health and Management Program by working with existing faculty members to provide didactic and on-farm clinical experiences for veterinary students, as well as developing and contributing to continuing education for referring veterinarians and outreach programs for producers in the livestock industry. Participating in collaborative or independent applied research with an emphasis on food animal health and production issues of concern to Georgia cattle producers is also an important part of the program’s mission. Most of the candidate’s efforts are expected to be in the area of beef production medicine, or a combination of beef and dairy production medicine, depending on the candidate’s background. Opportunities also exist to work with small ruminants and swine. Clinical duties will encompass both herds and individual animals. The candidate will help provide after-hours food animal ambulatory emergency coverage in rotation with three other faculty members.

Percentage Of Time : 100