A clinical-tract Assistant or Associate Professor Position in Food Animal Section is available at A clinical-track Assistant or Associate Professor Position in the Food Animal Section is available in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University is seeking an innovative and dynamic mixed/predominately large animal veterinarian with an interest and passion for providing primary patient care to horses, cattle, swine, dogs and pouitry, and for clinical teaching of veterinary students. Qualifications include a DVM degree or equivalent; eligibility for special/regular licensure by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is required. Previous private and/or academic practice experience is desirable. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will primarily provide veterinary care to cattle, horses, swine and dogs owned by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The primary clinical responsibility of this individual will be to provide individual and herd animal health care and production management services for animals owned by the TDCJ. This person will also be a member of a team of three veterinarians that serve as liaison between the personnel from TDCJ farm units, TDCJ Agriculture Headquarters personnel and Texas A&M University, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. This team plays a major role in the instruction of 4th year veterinary students in large animal primary care and production medicine. Texas Department of Criminal Justice livestock enterprises provide collaborative opportunities with university colleagues. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.You may view a copy of the job description at this link:http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/vlcs/LargeAnimalClinician_TDCJ.shtml Interested candidates should submit a statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Dr. Wesley Bissett, Chair of the Large Animal Medicine Search Committee, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, College Station, Texas 77843-4475. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Bissett at (979) 845-3541 or bissett@cvm.tamu.eduThe position will be available on May 1^st 2009.Texas A&M University is a smoke-free workplace and is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer/educator committed to diversity.Texas Veterinary Medical Center4475 TAMUCollege Station, TX 77843-4475Tel. 979.845.3541 Fax. 979.847.8863http:i/www.cvm.tarnu.edu/vlcs