Lakehead University is hiring for a Companion Animal Veterinary Practice faculty position in Thunder Bay, focusing on tenure-track or tenured roles to boost veterinary education.
This position, part of Lakehead University's new Department of Veterinary Science, supports the Team-oriented Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program aimed at alleviating veterinarian shortages in Northern Ontario. Applicants with a DVM or equivalent who are passionate about teaching and research are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, supervising students, and engaging in research ventures within a collaborative framework.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead companion animal clinical medicine lectures
• Supervise and mentor veterinary students




• Engage in impactful research activities
• Work with OVC to deliver curriculum content
• Drive external funding efforts for research projects
Requirements:
• DVM or equivalent mandatory
• Graduate degree or board certification preferred
• Teaching and curriculum development experience
• Licensure eligibility in Ontario highly regarded
• Commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in academia
Contribute to transformative veterinary education at Lakehead University for the benefit of rural communities.

📌 Veterinary Practice Faculty at Lakehead University (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Lakehead University
📍 Northeastern Ontario