The Veterinary Health System (VHS) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks applications for a Primary Care Clinical Educator to join the expanding Primary Care (aka Community Practice) staff. We are looking for someone passionate about DVM student instruction combined with experience and expertise in clinical small animal practice and preventive care education. This position will directly support the teaching and service roles of the Primary Care Service, whose practice model is centered on providing medical and surgical care to clientele with varying financial capabilities and philosophies while maintaining a profitable practice model. Teaching roles include clinical oversight and instruction of third- and fourth-year veterinary students in the Primary Care Clinic (PCC), hands-on clinical and technical skill development in the Veterinary Doctoring laboratories, coaching and facilitation in the Culture, Advocacy, Leadership, and Livelihood (CALL), Communication, and Spectrum of Care (SoC) curricula. Instruction and clinical service will be shared among the team members in the Primary Care Service. This position combines clinical first opinion practice with veterinary primary care education and professional skills development.
These expanding positions will support the development and launch of the new DVM Curriculum and the opening of the new PCC in 2026. The PCC will function as a standalone, state-of-the-art, clinical training center with 14 examination rooms, 3 treatment areas, dentistry and surgical suites, and dedicated student, doctor, and technician work rooms. Ultimately, eight PCC educators will work together to fulfill the goals associated with the new facility and curriculum model.
The CSUPCC serves as a respectful, supportive, and teaching-focused environment. Simulating a private general practice, activities within the PCC will empower veterinary students in their role as primary care veterinarians practicing across a SoC, while also serving as active community partners in animal and human health. The students will rotate through medicine, surgery, dentistry, unscheduled, and outreach services housed within the PCC. Students serve as veterinarians, with individualized oversight and guidance provided by staff and faculty.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. Optional documents to upload may be appropriate certifications, licenses, or other documents appropriate to the nature of this position. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Shevaun Festervand at shevaun.festervand@colostate.edu.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree is required
Three years of experience in small animal clinical practice
Eligibility to obtain an active academic veterinary license and USDA accreditation in the state of Colorado
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent veterinary service across a SoC, with the capability to translate different levels of care into financially viable offerings for patients and clients
Demonstrated practice experience in offering a range of medically and situationally appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic options
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, receptivity to feedback, and service orientation
Ability to make decisions and to work independently while possessing receptivity to feedback
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not sponsor a visa for this position.
At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Our team of animal lovers blends compassion with expertise, offering veterinary medicine’s most advanced diagnostics and treatment options. We work alongside animal caregivers, tailoring our approach to their goals and individual circumstances.
Proudly serving as the busiest and most comprehensive veterinary hospital system in the Mountain West, we manage over 42,000 appointments annually through 25+ veterinary specialties. Our goal each day is to deliver exceptional service to our clients and compassionate care for every furry, feathered, fuzzy, hoofed, or scaly patient that comes through our doors.
