Assistant Professor of Cardiol

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites applications for an assistant professor of cardiology. This is a continuous-term (tenure equivalent) track position, with a significant research and scholarly activity commitment. We seek an enthusiastic, team-oriented faculty member who will provide outstanding advanced care for cardiology patients, excellent service to our clients and referring veterinarians, and contribute to research and teaching at the Cummings School. In addition to clinical rotation teaching, formal instruction in the DVM program and education of house officers is expected. There are opportunities for pedagogical innovation and leadership associated with a planned curriculum revision. The successful individual is expected to develop and sustain an active research program. The cardiology service provides care in the Foster Hospital for Small Animals (FHSA) and the Hospital for Large Animals (HLA) on the Grafton campus. The FHSA and HLA are fully equipped multi-specialty teaching hospitals, offering referral services and 24/7 emergency care. The FHSA caseload is primarily dogs, cats, and exotic species, with approximately 35,000 cases per year. The cardiology caseload typically consists of referral cases and animals admitted by the emergency service in the FHSA for cardiovascular emergencies. The cardiology service has 4 ACVIM Cardiology diplomates, 3 cardiology technicians, 3 cardiology residents, and 1 cardiology research intern. We aim to have 2 cardiology services working simultaneously each week, with one service devoted primarily to inpatients and consults, and the other service focusing on outpatient appointments. Our service has a strong interventional caseload with cardiac catheterization procedures occurring almost every week. We are also starting a V-Clamp surgical program. The cardiology service has access to fluoroscopic equipment, computed tomography, a 3T MRI, and transesophageal echo. Faculty are expected to assist with specialty board review sessions, journal club, and other aspects of resident training, including supervision of resident research projects. Cummings School has research strengths in clinical and translational research, supported by a Clin