Veterinary Medicine - Assistant or Associate Professor (Specialized in Care for Small Animals)

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal is the only French-language institution of its kind in North America. It stands out for the excellence of its research and training on its two campuses: one in Saint-Hyacinthe, at the heart of Quebec’s agri-food region, and the other in Rimouski, within a rich coastal environment. A driver of change, it prepares tomorrow’s leaders through a “One Health” approach that brings together innovation, biodiversity, and sustainability. 

The Department of Clinical Sciences fosters the advancement of clinical knowledge through innovative research, with the goal of ensuring a quality education for future veterinarians and veterinary specialists. 

Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Teach applied veterinary medicine for small animals (including aspects of zoological or community medicine), and participate in the training of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;
• Participate in clinical teaching to DMV students and, if necessary, graduate students (including interns and residents);
• Supervise graduate students;
• Develop innovative and autonomous research axes in the field of small animals, of zoological or community medicine;
• Contribute to the visibility of the discipline (publications, conferences, scientific activities, and others), including participation in various community services in the field;
• Contribute to the functioning of the Faculty and the University through participation in committees and working groups.

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements);
• Have successfully completed a residency in a discipline recognized by an American or European College in the field of small animals or zoological medicine and be a diplomate of said college, while possessing expertise or interest in community medicine. Training in shelter or community medicine, as well as certification from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) – Specialty in Shelter Medicine Practice, are an assets;
• Holding a Ph. D. is an asset;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching and research;
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Quebec (Canada) issued by the Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected start date: June 1^st, 2026
• Located at the Rimouski campus

How to submit your application
The application file presented must include the following documents, to be submitted before March 1^st, 2026:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
• A research program proposal
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
• Copy of your diplomas

Contact information
Mouhamadou Diaw, Interim Chair 
Department of Clinical Sciences 
[email protected]  

Link to submit your application: https://www.umontreal.ca/public/www/documents/offres_emploi_profs/FMV_12-25_06_ENG.pdf

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of all its missions. Through its Equal Access to Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities to self-identify and apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will – confidentially - be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with limitations who request accommodation.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary process aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

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All personal information is confidential. You can rest assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not affect your hiring or career progression at Université de Montréal.