Description
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine (VCM), invites applications for full-time (12-month) open-rank faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. The successful applicant will join a vibrant group of three Anesthesia faculty members (three ACVAA Diplomates and one board-eligible faculty), four house officers and twelve highly-trained anesthesia nurses who focus on perioperative care.
Minimum Requirements: The successful candidate must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD, BVSc) and have completed a residency designed to achieved board certification in American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA).
Duties: The anesthesia service at Illinois provides support to nearly every other specialty within the small and large animal veterinary teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical service in veterinary anesthesia and pain management, contribute to clinical instruction of residents, interns, veterinary and graduate students, and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and referring veterinarians. Teaching responsibilities will also include didactic, small group and laboratory instruction. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in relevant research projects. Those interested in collaborative research will find abundant opportunities to collaborate within the College of Veterinary Medicine, and with the engineering based college of medicine, as well as with investigators in other units at the University of Illinois and externally. Percent time dedicated to teaching, scholarly activities, and clinical service will be based on the successful candidate's appointment title.
The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a full-service facility with a rich history in advancements in veterinary anesthesia and pain management. With newly remodeled surgical suites and anesthesia induction areas in the small animal and equine hospitals, Illinois is primed to continue that trend in positive, collegial environment where diversity, inclusion and equity are valued. In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I. For a brief virtual tour of the college and associated hospitals, please refer to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMUq13ar-tA.
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable positions. The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits package. A summary explanation of these benefits can be found at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
Starting date: Anticipated start date as soon as possible after close of position.
Professional Opportunities: The University of Illinois has a tradition of excellence as a Land Grant University and a Tier One Research University. The College of Veterinary Medicine has an innovative professional veterinary curriculum and is focusing on expanding integration of clinical, applied and basic research efforts across the college and university. A motivated candidate will find many opportunities to build a fulfilling and rewarding career in the heart of the United States.
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine features modern research and animal care facilities. The faculty and staff provide broad public engagement through operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a regional primary and referral care center for the delivery of state-of-the art veterinary medical services. Faculty conduct discovery, instruction, and service relevant to companion animals, equine, food and fiber animals, working dogs, and zoological species. We are dedicated not only to animal health and welfare, but also to the improved understanding of the human-animal bond, food production systems and ecosystem health. The University of Illinois is one of the premier public research universities in the country, known for its uniquely multidisciplinary collaborative research environment.
Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, with a low cost of living and a high quality of life. To highlight some of the amazing experiences that the local area can provide, please visit https://experiencecu.org.
Personal opportunities: Urbana-Champaign offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, including a rich experience of farm-to-table cuisine, music, art, all-season outdoor activities, and other life-enriching opportunities. In 2024, Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges based on return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college was ranked higher.
Applicant Procedures: Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu/. Candidates are required to upload all application materials, including your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and names and email contact information for at least three references by November 15, 2025. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Sarah Gray, Search Chair at [email protected] or
Dr. Stephanie Sharping, Anesthesia and Pain Management Service Head at [email protected]
Requirements
Minimum Requirements: The successful candidate must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD, BVSc) and have completed a residency designed to achieved board certification in American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA).
