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Emergency Medicine Clinical Instructor

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why academic veterinary emergency medicine rather than private emergency practice?

What they are checking: Whether teaching is part of their motivation in a role built around it.

Tell me about a difficult conversation with a client about cost or euthanasia.

What they are checking: Compassionate communication in the emotionally hard moments of emergency work.

How do you take care of yourself in a demanding emergency role?

What they are checking: Sustainability in a field known for burnout.

What would you want to have accomplished at the end of this two-year appointment?

What they are checking: Goals that fit a fixed-term role with a possible ongoing appointment.

What would you do

How do you supervise veterinary students and rotating interns while managing a busy shift?

What they are checking: Teaching while keeping patients safe and cases moving.

A student makes a dosing error that you catch before it's given. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Turning errors into teaching without shaming the learner.

How do you give feedback to an intern who is struggling?

What they are checking: Clear, supportive feedback that helps a learner improve.

About the work

Walk me through how you triage several small animal emergencies arriving at once.

What they are checking: Clinical prioritization in a high-caseload tertiary hospital.

How do you stabilize a dog in shock from a suspected GDV?

What they are checking: Emergency clinical knowledge for a common, time-critical case.

How do you decide when to refer a case to a specialty service in a teaching hospital?

What they are checking: Working within a multi-service hospital and knowing when to hand off.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Clinical Instructor Job Summary: The UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Medical Sciences invites applications for a Clinical Instructor position in Emergency Medicine within UW Veterinary Care. This full-time (100% FTE) academic veterinary practice appointment is designed for veterinarians with a strong interest in emergency medicine and clinical teaching in a tertiary-care academic environment. The successful candidate will provide emergency patient care through direct case receiving and management while providing oversight and clinical instruction for veterinary students and rotating interns. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking an academic clinical career focused on patient care and teaching, without formal research requirements. This is a two-year, fixed-term terminal appointment. There may be an opportunity for a subsequent ongoing appointment based on departmental need, availability of funding, and satisfactory performance. UW Veterinary Care evaluates approximately 30,000 small animal patients annually. The Emergency Medicine service supports a high caseload and provides around-the-clock care in a collaborative environment alongside specialty services including anesthesia and pain management, cardiology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, extracorporeal therapy, internal medicine, neurology, medical, surgical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and primary care. Key Job Responsibilities: The Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine will contribute to the clinical, teaching, and service missions of the School of Veterinary Medicine through: · Providing direct emergency case receiving, patient care, medical decision-making, and client communication for small animal emergency patients. · Delivering clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to veterinary students and rotating interns during emergency medicine patient care activities. · Participating in an average of approximately 40 hours per week of emergency case receiving and/or teaching activities. · Supporting a collaborative learning environment through bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical oversight of learners. · Participating in additional educational activities, as appropriate, including emergency medicine procedures laboratories, topic rounds, and other student-centered teaching opportunities. · Working collaboratively with faculty, house officers, veterinary technicians, and staff to support excellence in patient care and education. This position does not include formal research requirements, though participation in scholarly or educational activities is welcomed based on individual interests. Department: UW Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences Compensation: The starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. UW Madison offers outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ , ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/ , and financial support for continuing education. Required Qualifications: · Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent degree). · Completion of a small animal rotating internship, emergency medicine internship, or equivalent emergency medicine experience in clinical practice. · Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of Wisconsin. · Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical environment. Preferred Qualifications: · Prior experience in emergency medicine clinical practice. · Interest or experience in clinical teaching, mentorship, or supervision of veterinary students and/or interns. · Interest in contributing to emergency medicine educational activities such as procedures laboratories, rounds, and case-based instruction. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent. How to Apply: -Please upload one document that includes a cover letter detailing relevant qualifications and experience, current resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted unless applicant is a finalist. -The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 22, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Contact Information: -For specific questions about this position, please contact: Julie Walker at julie.walker@wisc.edu or Molly Racette at racette@wisc.edu Institutional Statement on Diversity: 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. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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