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Director of Small Animal Clinical Care

Location: Ewing, Virginia – DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC)
College: Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Position Summary

The Director of Small Animal Clinical Care provides leadership, oversight, and direct clinical services for small animals used in veterinary and veterinary medical technology education at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC). This position focuses primarily on dogs and cats and is responsible for ensuring exceptional standards of animal welfare, medical care, and safe teaching practices.

The Director will work closely with DVTC staff to deliver high-quality medical care for animals housed at the facility. They will oversee the appropriate use of small animals in teaching laboratories, support LMU-CVM’s educational mission, and supervise patient care performed by staff and students, ensuring compliance with institutional, accreditation, and federal animal-use regulations.

Required Qualifications

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  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

  
  


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  Ability to obtain and maintain veterinary licensure in the state of Virginia

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Minimum five (5) years of clinical veterinary experience

  
  


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  Experience with IACUC procedures and USDA policies and regulations related to animal care and use

  
  

Department Identity

The LMU College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to improving animal and human health through innovative education, hands-on clinical training, and community service. The DVTC provides immersive experiential learning opportunities built around excellence in patient care, ethical animal use, and student-centered instruction.

Call to Action

If you are passionate about small animal medicine, veterinary education, and high-quality clinical care, we encourage you to apply.