This individual will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for PCVM’s shelter medicine initiatives, including extension programming, clinical instruction, and academic development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing population health and surgical education through collaborative engagement with regional shelters and rescue organizations.
Reporting to the Department Chair, the Shelter Medicine Faculty member will:
• Leadership & Outreach:
-Provide strategic leadership for PCVM’s Animal Shelter Extension Programs,
-Develop and implement outreach initiatives that promote best practices in shelter medicine and population health
• Clinical Coordination & Animal Welfare:
-Oversee the acquisition, movement, and peri-operative care of shelter animals utilized in the Year-3 Surgery Lab, ensuring compliance with infectious disease protocols and animal welfare standards
-Collaborate with shelter partners to ensure appropriate case selection and transport logistics
• Instruction & Curriculum Development:
-Deliver hands-on surgical instruction in the PCVM Spay/Neuter Program, guiding veterinary students in high-quality, high-volume surgical techniques
-Provide didactic teaching in Shelter Medicine and Population Health, integrating principles of epidemiology, biosecurity, and herd health into the curriculum
• Program Oversight & Mentorship:
-Lead and manage the Shelter Medicine Internship and Residency Programs, including recruitment, training, and evaluation of house officers.
• Service & Scholarship:
-Based upon the time commitments for the activities listed above, the faculty member may have a small percentage of service and scholarship (to be discussed with the department chair)
Additionally, the faculty member must have the ability to:
· Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
· Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and function independently with limited supervision and guidance
· Work in partnership with faculty and staff across multiple disciplines and functions across the college and university
· Participate in research and scholarship initiatives designed to improve educational and professional outcomes.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the core values of Clemson University and specifically to community, engagement, belonging and accessibility (CEBA).
• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience in shelter medicine, population health, and surgical instruction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to collaborative leadership and student-centered education
Preferred qualifications include:
• Board certification or eligibility in shelter medicine (ABVP – Shelter Medicine Practice) is preferred
• Willingness to pursue board certification upon starting the position will also be considered
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested parties must apply electronically in Interfolio:
https://apply.interfolio.com/178368
and submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by 01/12/26 to assure full consideration.
If you are able to view the position via the Clemson interfolio posting, then the portal remains active for application submission.
For questions regarding this position, please email Dr. Jonathan Fogle at fogle7@clemson.edu.
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
