Faculty Position in Equine Ambulatory Medicine

The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites applications for an assistant or associate clinical professor of equine ambulatory medicine. The successful applicant is expected to provide primary care equine medicine and surgery in an ambulatory setting, while providing clinical learning experiences for clinical year DVM students. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to both pre-clinical and clinical teaching in the DVM curriculum, mentor interns, and engage in scholarly activities.

The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology provides instruction in general veterinary medicine across all large animal species, with teaching responsibilities spanning classroom lectures, clinical skills labs, small group sessions, and clinical rotations. Faculty members have ample opportunities to engage in teaching across a variety of formats and settings. While this is primarily a clinical and teaching position, engagement in research and/or scholarly activity sufficient to maintain expertise is expected. There are opportunities for collaborative or independent projects, according to your interests. On the clinical track, it is expected that the equivalent of ~32 weeks will be spent on clinical service, ~7 weeks will be devoted to teaching, ~ 5 weeks will be devoted to scholarly activity, and ~3 weeks will be devoted to service.

Clinical practice is under the auspices of Tufts Veterinary Field Services (TVFS), which is based along with the academic department in Woodstock, CT. The main campus is located 35 miles away, in North Grafton, MA and is where most of the pre-clinical teaching occurs. TVFS provides high quality individual animal care, herd health, production medicine, and reproductive services for horses (2500/year), dairy and beef cattle (2,000 calls/40,000 animals), small ruminants (2500/year), camelids (400/year), and pigs (300/year). TVFS is currently composed of 11 clinicians and one intern. Rotational participation in the emergency call schedule is required. Specialized equipment available includes digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, and endoscopy . A haul-in with stocks is available at the clinic in Woodstock, CT. Easy referral for advanced medical and surgical care is available at the Hospital for Large Animals in North Grafton, MA. The Hospital for Large Animals has a full range of board-certified specialists.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a DVM degree or its equivalent and eligibility for licensure in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The ability to achieve federal and state accreditation is required. Demonstrated expertise in general equine medicine and surgery is required. Previous formal or informal teaching experience in an academic or practice setting is highly desirable. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; however, individuals with established expertise and a strong track record in equine ambulatory medicine will be given priority. Interest and ability to provide lameness evaluation and treatment is considered highly desirable. Previous experience with broodmare management is considered an asset. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for teaching are required. Practitioner or specialty board certification is not required but is considered an asset.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 15th, and the search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications, clinical interests and experience, teaching experience, and research or scholarly interests. Please address your strengths/experiences in creating an inclusive environment as it relates to teaching, research, and/or service in your cover letter. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five references should be provided. Applicants should submit materials through Interfolio (). For questions about the application process please contact Wellesley Carminati at [email protected] . Start date is negotiable, but a start date prior to February 1st, 2026 is preferred.

Cummings School is situated in Grafton, MA on a 600-acre pastoral campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts. A virtual tour of the campus is available here . There is a regional rail service stop adjacent to campus and easy access to cultural and sporting events. The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology and Tufts Veterinary Field Service are located in Woodstock, CT. Grafton and Woodstock are short drives from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and higher education. The K-12 education system is excellent. Housing is readily available close to campus or in any number of surrounding towns. Links to faculty policies and procedures and human resources benefits can be found here.