Be part of something big…
… where you can make a big difference.
Join us at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, where discovery, transformational learning, and the development of future veterinarians and scientists drive our mission. Together, we innovate and inspire, shaping the future of animal and human health.
College of Veterinary MedicineA great place to work
In 2024, Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.
Career Opportunities
DVM / Faculty
- Assistant Dean, Educational Innovation and Clinical Professor
- Clinical Veterinarian / Assistant Director, Veterinarian – Animal Care Program
- Customer Service Representative – Small Animal Clinic
- Director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Instructor or Lecturer in Shelter Medicine
- Open Rank Tenure or Clinical Track in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- Staff Veterinarian – Veterinary Teaching Hospital – Anesthesia – Large Animal
- Tenure-Track or Clinical Track Open Rank Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
Veterinary Technician
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What Awaits You at the College of Veterinary Medicine?
Opportunity! We’re growing. Between 2016 and 2021, we’ve invested more than $36M in facilities improvements to clinical, instruction, and research facilities. You can grow with us. Many clinical faculty positions offer flexibility in balancing your appointments focus within our mission of teaching, research, and service. We want to help you pursue your passion.
Community. The College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to a culture of inclusiveness, collegiality, professionalism, and service. You’ll find open communication and transparency in decision making. We strive to bring an integrated approach to all our endeavors. That means building interdisciplinary teams to push the boundaries of science and medicine. And uniting the basic and clinical sciences in our innovative veterinary curriculum. And engaging faculty at all levels, staff, and students as we chart the future trajectory of the college.
Opportunities for Clinicians and Technicians
We are always seeking clinicians and technicians. Join us if you value high-quality medicine and compassionate care, educating veterinary students and professionals, and advancing clinical knowledge.
Why Join Academia?
The College of Veterinary Medicine operates a newly renovated full-service teaching hospital with more than 80 clinical faculty members representing more than 20 specialty credentials.
We provide very competitive faculty salaries and a host of benefits not typically found in private practice.
Enjoy the amenities in our affordable, micro-urban community and contribute to the future of the veterinary profession through teaching and mentorship.
Additional department benefits:
- Departmental support for continuing education
- Employee discount for services at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Membership in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
- DEA license fee covered
Faculty Benefits in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
- 26 vacation days plus 14 paid holidays and 24 sick days per year
- Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for student loan repayment
- Outstanding retirement benefits plans
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; optional dependent health coverage and more
- Paid parental leave and bereavement leave; opportunity for sabbatical leave for tenure-track faculty
- Employees receive tuition and fee waivers for University courses; 50% tuition waiver at state universities for children of employees after 7 years of employment
- Mental health assistance, including assessments, short-term counseling, crisis services, and resource referrals, for employees and their families
- Flexible (pre-tax) spending account options for health care and/or dependent care
- Accessibility and accommodations for employees with a disability
- Access to world-class performing arts center, Big Ten sports, and fitness and recreation centers
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