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

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.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/196298

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.

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