Training Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Lecturer, Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Anesthesia)

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 2-year term, full time Lecturer position in Anesthesia in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (), Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan.

This position involves a 75% commitment to providing high‑quality clinical anesthesia services within both the small and large animal clinics of the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC). The anesthesia service is also responsible for the training of undergraduate veterinary students, graduate veterinarians, registered veterinary technologists, and veterinary technology students.

The successful applicant must be passionate about veterinary medicine, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA), and committed to coaching students for success in clinical practice. They will integrate current evidence‑based advancements in veterinary anesthesia and help enhance the skills of undergraduate learners and technical staff. The position also involves clinical training and mentorship for graduate veterinarians specializing in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. Participation in after‑hours emergency duties is required, including the supervision of graduate students during this component of their training.

The remaining 25% of the appointment will be devoted to developing and delivering a limited number of lectures and laboratories within both the undergraduate and graduate veterinary programs, as well as the delivery and assessment of Clinical Skills anesthesia content in the undergraduate curriculum. The successful candidate will also contribute lectures within the graduate training program and provide continuing education to graduate veterinarians within the discipline.

The WCVM () is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the University of Saskatchewan’s main campus. The VMC () is a state-of-the-art, AVMA- and AAHA-accredited, primary care hospital and referral centre serving Western Canada. The centre provides specialty services – and supports undergraduate and graduate veterinary student training – in anesthesia; dentistry; dermatology; exotic, wild, and zoo animals; internal medicine; medical imaging; nutrition; oncology; ophthalmology; radiation oncology; and surgery.

The University of Saskatchewan is a member of U15 Canada – an association of the country’s leading research universities – with a reputation for excellence in teaching and other scholarly activities. The university offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 26,000 students, including over 21,000 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students. The WCVM currently includes approximately 360 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Saskatoon offers a diverse and thriving economy, a vibrant arts community, and a range of recreational and cultural opportunities (see ).

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent), have completed an advanced degree in a related field, be Diplomates of the ACVAA, and be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan (see ).

This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (). The salary band for this position for the 2026-2027 academic year is $95,187 to $139,203 and is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package is available and includes 6 weeks vacation; dental, health, and extended vision care plans; a pension plan; life insurance (compulsory and voluntary); sick leave; long-term disability; death benefits; an employee assistance program; a flexible health and wellness spending plan; travel insurance; and a professional expense allowance.