Veterinary Medicine - Faculty Position, 2-year Term (Equine / Large Animal Surgeon)

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a dedicated skilled Large Animal Surgeon (Equine  and Food Animal) to join our surgical team. This is a full-time two-year term position with the potential for extension to a tenure-track position. Primary responsibilities include clinical service, teaching undergraduate DVM students, and the supervision of interns and residents. After-hours coverage is an expectation and is shared amongst the team. The successful candidate will be expected to perform emergency and elective surgeries (orthopedic and soft tissue); provide quality pre-and post-operative care; and be able to communicate effectively, work collegially, and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.

The Veterinary Medical Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is a state- of-the-art facility servicing western Canada as an AVMA and AAHA accredited hospital and referral centre. Equipment and diagnostic enhancements include a CT scanner, standing MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, linear accelerator with SRT and IMRT capabilities. Advanced surgical equipment includes portable C-arm fluoroscopy, minimally invasive equipment, vessel sealing device, and an operating microscope.

The WCVM is western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the university campus, with access to facilities including the Canadian Light Source and the Biomedical Beamline and Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences. For further information, please visit https://wcvm.usask.ca. 

Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within WCVM and the University (Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nutrition, Dentistry, Engineering, Kinesiology, Saskatoon Cancer Centre, School of Physiotherapy and the Canadian Light Source and Fedoruk Centre of Nuclear Innovation).

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

Candidates must have a DVM degree or equivalent, an advanced postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD), be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or have completed an ACVS registered residency program at the time of appointment, and be eligible for licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association. Diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (DECVS) are welcome to apply. Evidence of training and experience in equine and food animal surgery, case management, and effective classroom teaching is a prerequisite. Special consideration will be given to candidates with additional training and experience in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Salary bands for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows:

• Assistant Professor: $110,489 to $131,909;
• Associate Professor: $131,909 to $153,329;
• and Professor $153,329 to $178,319.

An attractive faculty research start-up package is available for the successful applicant.

This position includes an attractive comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae, three names of references and contact information; and any supporting documents to:

Dr. Murray Jelinski
52 Campus Dr
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4 
Telephone: (306) 966-7166
Email: murray.jelinski@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is flexible, but the desire is to fill the position as soon as possible.

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.