The College of Veterinary Medicine of University of Georgia is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH).  The Hospital Director has overall responsibility for the strategic vision and management of the VMTH, works closely with clinical department heads and service chiefs in developing budgets and hospital policies and procedures, and addresses matters pertaining to hospital personnel.  The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The VMTH has an annual operating budget of over $10M and treats approximately 20,000 animals each year.  Specialty services include Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Critical Care, Small Animal Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Zoological Medicine, Neurology, Critical Care, Community Practice, Anesthesia, Large Animal Internal Medicine, Large Animal Surgery, Large Animal Ambulatory, Theriogenology, Diagnostic Imaging, and a 24-hour Small and Large Animal Emergency Service.  In addition, the VMTH is the primary clinical teaching laboratory for over forty residents and interns and over one hundred 4^th year veterinary students.

The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or equivalent, board certification in a clinical discipline, and experience working in a teaching hospital in an academic institution.  A post-DVM degree and advanced administrative experience and/or training are desirable.  The successful candidate will hold a faculty position in the department appropriate to their specialty disciple and an academic rank commensurate with his or her experience.  The Director is expected to actively participate in hospital activities.

The University of Georgia, the Nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens.  Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive small city, centered among beautiful surroundings landscapes, with a rich history.  The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, plus many performances by national and international touring artists.  The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the rest of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://www.bestplaces.net/zip-code/Athens-Georgia-30607.aspx) Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/media/athen_in_the_news.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application including a statement of accomplishments and professional goals along with curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of five individuals who may be contacted as references.  Applications received before October 30, 2009 will be assured full consideration.  Applications should be submitted electronically to Ms. Tanya Eidson, teidson@uga.edu, Office of the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia.