Are you an experienced veterinarian with a passion for professional skills, practice management, teaching, mentorship, and shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals? This is a rare opportunity to join a new veterinary medicine program from the ground up, helping design a student-centered curriculum built around real-world clinical excellence, leadership, communication, and the evolving demands of modern veterinary practice.

Global Veterinary Careers is supporting the recruitment of an Assistant / Associate Professor of Professional Skills / Practice Management for a new College of Veterinary Medicine in Billings, Montana. This role is ideal for a DVM who enjoys teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and collaborative academic work, with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in veterinary education.

The Opportunity

As Assistant / Associate Professor of Professional Skills / Practice Management, you will contribute to courses focused on preparing veterinary students for successful, sustainable, and professionally rewarding careers.

You will work alongside accomplished faculty to design, deliver, and refine course content, support student development, and contribute to an innovative veterinary curriculum. This is a highly collaborative academic environment where your clinical, professional, and practice management experience can directly influence the future of veterinary education.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in:

• Teaching within Professional Skills and Practice Management courses
• Delivering assigned lectures and supporting small group teaching
• Reviewing, developing, and contributing to course materials
• Developing and reviewing examination questions
• Advising, mentoring, and supporting DVM and graduate students
• Engaging in independent and collaborative research in your area of expertise
• Supporting research projects suitable for veterinary student participation
• Collaborating with faculty across departments
• Participating in faculty meetings, committees, and wider university activities where required

Research and Scholarly Activity

The College has particular research interests across areas including:

• One Health
• Wildlife and Conservation Medicine
• Climate Change
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Public Health
• Professional Skills and Practice Management research

Experience or interest in Professional Skills and Practice Management research is highly desirable, particularly where this can support collaboration across faculty teams.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is:

$150,000 to $197,000 per year DOE

Final salary will be determined based on a range of factors including experience, education, credentials, skills, knowledge, and faculty rank.

Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:

• 401(k) with employer match up to 7%, based on employee contribution
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Minimum of 2 weeks accrued paid vacation per year
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• Personal days
• 13.5 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance available

Requirements

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited institution
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teaching skills
• Interest in veterinary education, student development, and curriculum design
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, leadership, and wider university teams
• Background check and drug screening required

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Experience or strong interest in Professional Skills / Practice Management
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, leadership, business, ownership, operations, or practice management
• Interest in collaborative academic research
• Experience supporting veterinary students, interns, new graduates, or early-career veterinarians

Why Billings, Montana?

Billings offers an excellent quality of life, a welcoming community, and access to some of the most impressive outdoor recreation in the United States. With wide open landscapes, hiking, fishing, skiing, national parks, and a lower cost of living than many major metros, Montana offers a compelling lifestyle for those seeking both professional impact and personal balance.

About Global Veterinary Careers

Global Veterinary Careers operates as an employment business and emplacement agency. We partner with both independent and corporate hospitals, universities, and veterinary organizations across the USA, introducing you to roles that align with your goals and values.

Next Steps

Apply now or contact Michael Stradling at michael.stradling@gvcvets.com or call/text +1 332 867 1281 for a confidential chat today!