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Louisiana State University
Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$30,552 / year median in Louisiana
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills Louisiana State University
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills Position Type:
Faculty Department:
LSUAM VetMed- School of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Britta Sigrid Leise (00002280))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine Pay Grade:
Academic Job Description:
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Practice Skills. This position is non-tenure track with starting level commensurate with experience. Based on their skill set, this person will primarily assist in a variety of teaching and examination activities including laboratory sessions in clinical skills, anesthesia/surgical skills, and communication skills, facilitation of small student groups in problem-based learning courses, and OSCE assessments. Expectation for more lead instructor roles and responsibilities within lab topics will be encouraged over time. Additionally, this employee will participate in outreach opportunities for LSU Vet Med relevant to these primary facets of their position. Opportunities for involvement in clinical education, classroom education, and research may be considered dependent on the need of the veterinary teaching hospital, pre-clinical curricular program, and available time in the employee's schedule that does not interfere with the primary responsibilities of this position.Job Responsibilities:
70- Provide instruction in clinical and surgical skills laboratories across years 1-4 in the DVM program, including supervising veterinary students in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care of live animals. 10
- Facilitate small-group sessions in communication skills labs and problem-based learning across years 1-3 in the DVM program. 10
- Participate in objective structured clinical skills examinations (OSCEs) as an examiner, animal handler, and/or assistant. 5
- Support the development and maintenance of relevant low fidelity models used in clinical and surgical skills labs. 4
- Other duties as assigned. 1
- Drive university vehicles to collect program donations and move program assets to/from outreach events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor :
DVM or equivalent degree; three years of veterinary clinical practice experience.Associate Professor :
DVM or equivalent degree; five years of academic experience in veterinary education AND veterinary clinical practice experience, with internal review by LSU for relevant qualifications.Minimum Certifications/Licenses :
Ability to acquire a faculty or full veterinary license in the state of Louisiana.Preferred Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent; five or more years of academic experience in veterinary education AND veterinary clinical practice experience AND two or more years of adult education experience. Strong preference for experience in basic veterinary surgery. Preferred experience in any of the following aspects of veterinary education: basic veterinary surgical training, veterinary anesthesia, communication skills, clinical skills, small group learning, adult learning.Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
Masters or other post-graduate degree in educationSpecial and Physical Qualifications:
Vehicle Operation- University employees whose principal responsibilities of employment include operating a vehicle, performing maintenance on a vehicle, or supervising any public employee who operates or maintains a vehicle and positions with an expectation to travel will require an MVR and are subject to drug screens per
PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Safety and Security Sensitive Job- Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property.
PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Minor Contact- This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors.
FASOP HR-04 FERPA
- As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Britta Leise at .Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
July 31, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 31, 2026Additional Position Information:
Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!