Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice, (Clinical Relations Lead Veterinarian)(Oro Valley, AZ)
- Oro Valley, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Posting Number req23777
Department Vet Med Administration
Department Website Link https://vetmed.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Outside of Tucson
Address 1580 E. Hanley Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 USA
Position HighlightsThe University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine (UA-CVM), located in Oro Valley, Arizona, invites applications for a faculty position with a primary focus on clinical affiliate relationships and clinical course management for our distributive clinical education model. We are seeking a veterinarian with clinical experience and academic experience (preferred) to assist in managing and developing clinical affiliate relationships in the greater Phoenix area. This person will serve as one of the clinical affiliate liaisons in the greater Phoenix area, as well as co-course director for all clinical rotation courses and will participate in the management of clinical rotation courses. They will also be involved in clinical veterinary student advising and clinical year orientations.This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping the future of veterinary professionals by preparing graduates to tackle today’s challenges confidently. By emphasizing competency-based, hands-on, student-centered learning, the college has become a national leader in veterinary medical education.Our transformative curriculum fosters collaboration and adaptability in real-world settings. Students gain essential skills in clinical management, professional communication, medical decision-making and well-being strategies. Through our flexible clinical model, they receive hands-on experience in diverse environments, from general practice to specialized acute care.This holistic approach ensures graduates emerge as highly skilled, adaptable and compassionate veterinarians ready to lead in a dynamic field.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the liaison for the University of Arizona CVM clinical affiliate partners in the greater Phoenix area, with duties including but not limited to recruitment, training, and assessment of facilities.
- Requirement for local travel around the greater Phoenix area, infrequent travel to other clinical sites within Arizona, infrequent travel to Oro Valley and Tucson campus, and other travel for in-person activities/meetings.
- Participate in management and development of clinical rotation courses.
- Participate in all activities of the Clinical Relations team, including representing the university at veterinary conferences and meetings, and assisting in student training and orientations
- Work with the other Clinical Year Lead Veterinarians as co-course director in managing clinical rotation courses.
- Works closely and collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Clinical Relations.
- Work closely with all Clinical Year Mentor faculty, serving as the liaison between the Clinical Year Mentors and the Clinical Year team.
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings of personnel assigned to the Clinical Relations and Outreach team.
- Participate in committees (College and/or University).
- Engage in the CVM collegial community, the university community, and the larger global academic community through participation in shared governance, advisory committees, and academic/professional society meetings.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
- DVM degree (or equivalent) and
- At least five years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.
- 8 or more years clinical practice experience.
- Experience mentoring students, with a preference on mentoring veterinary students.
- Prior experience in an academic veterinary teaching institution.
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Frankie Kolb | fkolb@arizona.edu
Open Date 8/27/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Along with your Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter, please submit a a Brief (500-word limit) description of your philosophy on supporting and mentoring students in a clinical setting, considering their wide range of backgrounds and skills, to ensure student success.
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