Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position – Companion Animal Veterinary Practice

Reference #: SES-2026-27-14

Department of Veterinary Science, Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, ON)

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026 or as soon as possible

Lakehead University’s newly established Department of Veterinary Science invites applications for a tenure‑track or tenured faculty position in Companion Animal Veterinary Practice. This role supports the delivery of the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP), a partnership with the University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), designed to address veterinary workforce shortages in northern and rural communities.

Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent with experience in companion animal veterinary practice. A graduate degree, board certification, or eligibility for certification is required, with preference given to candidates holding a doctoral degree. Eligibility for licensure in Ontario is preferred.

The successful candidate will deliver companion animal lectures and laboratories in clinical medicine courses and collaborate with the OVC Veterinary Communications team in delivering communication‑based curriculum within the CDVMP.

The role includes participation in a team‑taught accredited veterinary curriculum, engagement in independent and cooperative research, supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, and pursuit of external research funding. Opportunities exist for adjunct status at OVC and for teaching in Lakehead’s Honours BSc and related programs.

Lakehead University is a research‑intensive institution recognized nationally and internationally for academic excellence, sustainability impact, and innovation. Located on the traditional lands of Indigenous Nations, Lakehead is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion,



and reconciliation.

Review of applications begins in June 2026 and continues until filled.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

About the Program

Lakehead University’s newly established Department of Veterinary Science at the Thunder Bay campus (Ontario, Canada) invites applications for six (6) faculty positions and three (3) technical staff positions and two (2) animal care attendant positions to support the University’s role in delivering the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP).

The CDVMP is a partnership between Lakehead University and the University of Guelph established to deliver the Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum to students from Northern Ontario. This program is intended to contribute to addressing the long‑standing shortage of veterinarians serving northern and rural communities. The program commenced in Fall 2025 at OVC, with the inaugural Lakehead‑based student cohort scheduled to begin in Thunder Bay in September 2027 following completion of the purpose‑built and renovated facilities required for program delivery.

These appointments represent an important stage in the department’s development and offer an opportunity for faculty and staff to contribute to the academic, research, and operational foundations required for the successful implementation of this collaborative professional program. Come join us as we build our team and embark on this exciting new model of veterinary education for Northern Ontario.

Faculty positions

- Veterinary Comparative Anatomy
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
- Companion Animal Veterinary Practice
- Large Animal and Rural Community Veterinary Practice
- Food Animal Veterinary Practice and Herd Health

📌 Companion Animal Veterinary Practice Faculty (Ontario)
🏢 Lakehead University
📍 Ontario