| Record #: 5749
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Clemence Chako |
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Practice Name: |
Midwestern University |
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Address:
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19555 N. 59th Ave |
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City:
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Glendale |
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State:
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AZ |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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85308 |
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Telephone:
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6235376392 |
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EMail:
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cchako@midwestern.edu |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in farm animal medicine & surgery. The appointment can be tenure-track or non-tenure-track. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be part of a 4-person team involved in delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. The duties will include clinical duties, teaching, and research & scholarly activity. If you would like to learn more about this position or about the CVM, please submit your letter of intent and application through Midwestern University’s online job board at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references. Please note that although faculty positions are usually listed as “Assistant Professor”, initial appointment at a higher rank is possible based on the academic experience of the applicant. For more information about this position, please contact: Clemence Chako, B.V.Sc., Ph.D., DACVIM Director of Large Animal Clinic Farm Animal Medicine Department Chair College of Veterinary Medicine Midwestern University 5725 W. Utopia Road Glendale, AZ 85308 623-806-7572 cchako@midwestern.edu |
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Training Required:
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The following qualifications are required: DVM or equivalent degree; Evidence of excellent clinical skills; A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students; Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of Arizona |
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Experience Desired:
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The following qualifications are required: DVM or equivalent degree; Evidence of excellent clinical skills; A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students; Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of Arizona |
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Salary:
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Negotiable |
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Benefits:
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
35 |
Dairy: |
5 |
Swine: |
10 |
Small Ruminants: |
45 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
5 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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The Animal Health Institute is comprised of the Large Animal Clinic (LAC), the Necropsy and Pathology Center, and the Companion Animal Clinic. The LAC is a clinic for farm animals and horses. It is also a large animal teaching facility housing small herds of cattle and horses. This facility includes a clinical skills teaching laboratory hosting a variety of large animal simulators and models, arenas, and live-animal indoor and outdoor teaching and treatment areas. The LAC farm animal clinical service is comprised of a haul-in outpatient clinic and an ambulatory clinic serving the Phoenix Metropolitan area. The caseload includes small ruminants, cattle, pet pigs, and camelids. There are opportunities to do poultry if interested. After hours clinic coverage is limited to university-owned animals when needed. The LAC is fully equipped with onsite and portable ultrasound machines, portable radiographic machines, endoscopy, laser, and other patient-side chemistry analyzers. The farm animal service is supported by other services including anesthesia, surgery, veterinary diagnostic lab, clinical pathology, and microbiology lab. The adjacent pathology center and companion animal clinic are state-of-the-art facilities. Pathology includes a 5300 sq-ft necropsy floor, gross pathology teaching theatre, fully equipped histopathology laboratory, an 800 sq-ft BSL3-capable necropsy suite, and 1200 sq ft of classroom/teaching space. The Companion Animal Clinic is a 111,000 sq. ft. modern and innovative veterinary hospital for small animals. |
| Other Personnel : |
The successful candidate will be part of a 4-person team involved in delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. The university offers graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, and biomedical sciences. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. The addition of veterinary medicine on the Glendale campus (fully accredited by the Council on Education in 2018) provides an excellent opportunity to train students following the principles of One Health. |
| Practice Area: |
Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery |
Date job was submitted: 5/27/2025
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