Primary Care and Preventive Medicine Veterinarian, Small Animal Clinic Sciences Summary: The primary care and preventive medicine veterinarian incorporates evidence-based veterinary medicine to support a stable and diverse caseload that enhances clinical learning for veterinary students. This role focuses on guiding students as they build competence and confidence in essential elements of a competency-based veterinary education within a teaching hospital setting. This position involves delivering primary care services, conducting health exams, and addressing preventive medicine needs for small animal patients. Additionally, this role includes facilitating diagnostic testing and providing information that supports disease prevention and animal health management for owners. Collaboration with veterinary team members and engagement in teaching activities form a central part of the role. Duties and Responsibilities: Contributes to building and maintaining a stable and diverse small animal primary care and preventive medicine caseload for clinical learning Supervises and instructs final-year veterinary students during owner interviews, patient examinations, and delivery of primary care services Maintains accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records Supports third-year veterinary students in developing clinical skills during vaccination clinics Provides feedback and completes formal assessments and grading for students in primary care and preventive medicine rotations Contributes to teaching activities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment Qualifications: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent A relevant advanced degree, specialized training, or both is an asset Licensed with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience or an internship Experience in small animal general practice and clinical instruction, teaching, or mentorship is preferred Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Effective organizational and time-management capabilities High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent Employment Group: ASPA Full Time Equivalent (FTE): .5 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $87,266.00 - 145,353.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3 Posted Date: 6/25/2026 Closing Date: 7/15/2026 at 6:00 pm CST Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable Education/Credential Verification: Yes Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. 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 strengthen 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 the 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 provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.