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Clinical Instructor - Shelter Medicine

University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Clinical Instructor - Shelter Medicine with the University Of Wisconsin Madison in Madison, WI, paying $100,000 a year ($48.08 an hour). Posted Oct 9, 2026; closes Oct 24, 2026.

Pay
$100,000 a year ($48.08 an hour)
Location
Madison, WI
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
University Of Wisconsin Madison (university)
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 24, 2026

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Job Description

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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Clinical Instructor
Job Summary:
The UW Madison's Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine is seeking a 1 year Clinical Instructor position to provide instruction for Shelter Medicine and Community Engaged Care (UWSMP) Maddie's Teaching and Training Programs. This position will provide teaching to veterinary students, interns and residents (if applicable) through clinical training, didactic teaching, and clinical outreach. Clinical training and outreach currently occur at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) and in communities where UWSMP is providing community engaged access to care services.
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. They will have experience in population health management for companion animals, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter and clinical practice in a shelter setting. The candidate must show creativity and a proven ability to initiate projects and see them through to a successful completion. Must have a demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaborate in a team environment. Must have the ability to take direction as well as provide leadership. Must be comfortable working with people of all levels of expertise.
This position has the possibility of being extended or converted to an ongoing position depending on funding, need, and performance.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine
Compensation:
$100,000/yr min, negotiable based on qualificationd and experience
Required Qualifications:
• DVM who is eligible to become licensed in the state of Wisconsin by start
date.
• Demonstrated independent, confident clinical skills in small animal
medicine and surgery
• Demonstrated experience with instruction, mentoring, and providing
feedback and creating a positive community for learning
• Demonstrated experience working in or with animal shelters
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated proficiency in practical and tactful identification and
articulation of strengths, problems, and possible solutions at both an
organizational and individual instructional level.
Education:
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree by the start date, with specialized training or experience in Shelter Medicine and/or Community Engaged Care.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
IMPORTANT: Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field.
Contact Information:
For questions about the application process, please contact Laura Hess, LHess4@wisc.edu. For questions about the position, please contact Stephanie Koester smkoester@wisc.edu
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the
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in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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