College of Veterinary Medicine
We are a “college without walls.” Our students start working directly with animals in their first semester, alongside expert faculty and local veterinarians.
95 %
of graduates have jobs before they graduate (5-year average) – College of Veterinary Medicine
20 %
projected job growth through 2032 – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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External employers looking to hire veterinary students, or recent grads, should visit the “Student/Grad Positions” link below and click on the “Employer” tab.
Clinical Field Liaison
The incumbent serves as a key liaison between WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), students, preceptors, and clinical sites, ensuring clear and effective communication across all stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting with oversight of clinical sites through site visits, safety and facility inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with institutional standards and a safe, positive learning environment.
This role requires regular travel to affiliated clinical sites to conduct in-person evaluations and safety inspections, with driving distances that may reach up to 100 miles per day.
Additionally, the position supports the enforcement of CVM policies and procedures, assists in the training and development of preceptors, and contributes to the recruitment of new clinical sites and preceptors. The role also plays a critical part in preparing reports and documentation required for quality assurance and accreditation processes.
Research Assistant
The Research Assistant will contribute to key microbiological, molecular, and pharmacological research initiatives examining fungal and bacterial biofilms, host–pathogen interactions, and resistance-modifying therapeutic approaches. The position requires strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, scientific rigor, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.
Operations Coordinator
Position reports to the Assistant Director of Operations for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Registered Veterinary Technician POOL
This is a continuous recruitment for an application pool to fill – full time hourly Registered Veterinary Technicians on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool.
To support clinical teaching and service in the curriculum and public practice of the College of Veterinary Medicine
Executive Assistant
Administrative Assistant III
Assistant Professor of Foundational Sciences
Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences – Tenure Track
Manager of Assessment
The incumbent will assist faculty with assessing student learning pertaining to program learning outcomes, general education, and core competency, as well as institutional learning outcome. In addition, the incumbent will support faculty in their use of an assessment management system for data collection and reporting. This position reports to the assistant director of assessment and works closely with the associate director of special projects.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Clinical Affiliation Specialist
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