One Year Term Faculty Position - Small Animal Internal Medicine

About the Role

The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist for a one-year term faculty position (July 6, 2026 – July 2, 2027) at the Assistant Professor level. You'll be joining an established internal medicine program alongside three faculty internists, three residents, and four to five rotating interns—a thriving clinical and teaching environment with real depth.

This role balances clinical practice, teaching, and professional development. You'll provide clinical service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs, and help shape the next generation of veterinarians. The hospital sits on the country's beautiful east coast with easy access to beaches all around, combining a sophisticated clinical setting with a genuinely livable community. PEI offers a strong quality of life—close-knit but vibrant, with outdoor recreation, local food culture, and genuine Maritime charm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, managing internal medicine cases with access to advanced diagnostic equipment (rigid and flexible endoscopy, CO2 laser, mobile fluoroscopy, 64-slice helical CT scanner, 1.5T MRI)
• Teach in undergraduate and graduate veterinary programs
• Contribute to extension and continuing education programs
• Collaborate with faculty, residents, and interns in a team-based clinical environment
• Participate in the intellectual life of the Department of Companion Animals

Requirements

• DVM (or equivalent international degree)
• Board certification by ACVIM or ECVIM
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Eligibility for licensure with the Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience
• Comprehensive fringe benefit package provided at time of offer in accordance with the collective agreement
• Full-time, term appointment (July 2026 – July 2027)

About the Practice

The Atlantic Veterinary College is the main veterinary referral centre in Atlantic Canada, serving ~280 DVM students with a busy and varied surgical and medical caseload. The Department of Companion Animals is home to an active internal medicine program with access to world-class diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. The college is deeply committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island offer a unique lifestyle for professionals seeking balance. The island community is tight-knit yet vibrant, with year-round outdoor activities, excellent local dining, cultural events, and genuine Maritime hospitality. The cost of living is reasonable, and the pace of life allows for meaningful work without the burnout typical of high-pressure urban centers.