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University of Wisconsin–Madison

Assistant Professor, Small Animal Oncologic Surgery

LocationUniversity of Wisconsin Madison
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentSurgical Sciences
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 7, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have4
Certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or eligible for certification examination
Fellowship trained in surgical oncology (ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology) or expected completion prior to start
Eligible for and maintain a Wisconsin license to practice Veterinary Medicine
DVM or equivalent degree
Nice to have2
European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board-certification (ECVS) considered
Experience working with, teaching, and mentoring diverse groups of residents, interns, and students
Eligibility2
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be asked about misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
About the role
The Department of Surgical Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, faculty position as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Small Animal Oncologic Surgery. Appointment may be made in the Clinical, Teaching or Tenure track as appropriate to the candidate’s background, experience, qualifications and career goals.
The successful candidate will join a surgical team comprising one other dedicated oncologic surgeon (an ACVS Fellow in Surgical Oncology) and six other ACVS Diplomates in Small Animal Surgery (three dedicated Soft-Tissue surgeons, one Soft tissue/Orthopedic surgeon and two dedicated Orthopedic surgeons), providing surgical care to patients within the UW Veterinary Care hospital. The Oncologic Surgery service is typically staffed with 1 faculty member, 1-3 house officers, fourth-year veterinary students, and 1-2 dedicated veterinary technicians.
This position will add to our existing team, to enhance access to integrated oncologic care for small animal cancer patients. Together, the Soft-Tissue, Surgical Oncology, and Orthopedic Surgery services support our current group of 10 small animal surgery house officers. Major responsibilities of this position include clinical service, classroom, laboratory and clinical teaching, research, and service. Participation in emergency and after-hours clinic duty, didactic and laboratory teaching of veterinary students, house officer training and service to the department and school is shared amongst small animal surgeons as appropriate.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Clinical responsibilities:
· Management of oncologic surgery cases presented to the UW Veterinary
Care hospital.
· Collaboration with other clinical services within the hospital as needed to provide excellent
patient care (e.g. Emergency and Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Oncology, Radiation
Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery, Anesthesia and
Pain Management, Dermatology, Special Species / Zoological Medicine, Neurology, and Clinical
and Anatomic Pathology).
· Consultation with referring veterinarians regarding follow-up care for
patients treated at UW Veterinary Care or for general advice on oncologic
surgery cases.
· Equitable participation in emergency and after-hours coverage when on
clinic duty.
Teaching responsibilities:
· Teaching of preclinical veterinary students in various didactic and laboratory
courses, with opportunities to engage in curricular development and
innovation.
· Clinical instruction and training of fourth-year veterinary students. Clinical
training of surgical and rotating interns. Clinical training and mentoring of
surgical residents enrolled in the ACVS training program.
· Consultation with referring veterinarians and provision of continuing
education at the local, regional, national, or international level.
Research responsibilities:
· Conducting research (e.g. basic science, clinical, or teaching related as
applicable to the candidate’s promotional track) and publish results of
scholarly activities to advance the field.
The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an impactful program of clinical and/or basic research by securing necessary intramural, extramural and/or philanthropic support.
· Mentoring residents in support of the research and publication requirement
for ACVS board certification.
Service responsibilities:
· Participation in administrative committees at the hospital, department, school, and campus level.
· Participation in various professional organizations and outreach activities.
Approximate Allocation of responsibilities:
35-45% Clinical Practice (18-20 weeks/year of clinic duty)
5-10% Teaching (in addition to clinical teaching)
40-50%% Research
5-15% Service
Department:
About the company
University of Wisconsin, Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Surgical Sciences
Compensation:
Benefits
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Required Qualifications:
Requirements
• Candidates must be certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or eligible for the certification examination. An individual with European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board-certification (ECVS) will be considered.
• Candidates must be fellowship trained in surgical oncology (ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology) or have expected completion of a surgical oncology fellowship prior to the start date (Fellow candidate, Surgical Oncology). ACVS Fellowship trained ECVS diplomates will be considered.
• Candidates must be eligible for and maintain a Wisconsin license to practice Veterinary Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications:
Nice to have
• Experience working with, teaching, and mentoring diverse groups of residents, interns, and students is a plus.
Education:
• DVM or equivalent degree
How to Apply:
Hiring process
To apply for this position, please click Apply Online to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR 10008692 and JR 10008693; please note only one vacancy exists.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2026 but the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jody Silva at [email protected] or 608-263-5633.
Questions about the position or about the Small Animal Surgical Oncology caseload should be directed to Dr. Megan Mickelson, [email protected]
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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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