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Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine

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Clemson University has again been named the top national public university in South Carolina in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings.

At Clemson, we believe in the value of hard work, and we pursue that work tirelessly. We believe that our collective calling as a University is to change lives, change perceptions and, through our work, change the world.

The growing team of Faculty and Staff of Clemson's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) are passionate about veterinary medicine and understand the needs across the state. It's a dynamic group dedicated to a mission of nurturing the next generation of veterinary clinicians and scientists that will serve in South Carolina and beyond. Together, we will make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of people and animals in the communities in which we serve. A premier college of veterinary medicine, we will offer robust research opportunities in a cutting-edge veterinary science setting. Our goals are rooted in the values of Clemson University: Integrity, Respect, Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access and Patriotism and Excellence.


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College of Veterinary Medicine Founding Dean, Dr. Steven Marks.

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Cows grazing at Clemson's LaMaster Dairy Farm.

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A Male student wrapping a horse's leg.

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A Female student giving a dog an ultrasound with a veterinarian.

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A close-up of an ultrasound screen.

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A female student helping prepare a dog for surgery.

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A female student holding a dog while the veterinarian preforms a routine check-up.

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Clemson, State of South Carolina and United States of America flags flying above the South Carolina state capitol building.

Our Progress

Check out our 2024 annual report to see our progress over the last year. Get to know more about our faculty and staff and where we plan to take the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. CVM in the future!

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Want to support the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. CVM and our future students from your clinical office? Check out opportunities for involvement in our Clinical Training Network.

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Follow us on our journey of becoming South Carolina's first college of veterinary medicine, pending accreditation.

“Working for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine provides an opportunity to make history and be a part of an incredibly unique professional experience. We are looking for faculty and staff who want to advance both education and veterinary medicine. Our team works to create an environment where everyone feels heard, valued and empowered to do their best work.”

James "Rainer" Neely
Personnel Business Manager

Current Employment Opportunities

Faculty Openings

Year Four Clinical Training Lead*

The Year Four Clinical Training Lead will play a vital role in developing and delivering the curriculum for the next generation of veterinarians for the state of SC. The Year Four Clinical Training unit will be taught in the partially distributive clinical year of the program and is designed to provide Clemson DVM students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent and confident veterinarian using a clerkship–based program of clinical training. Working collaboratively, the individual in this position will be responsible for guiding faculty and staff in the creation, integration, organization, implementation, and evaluation of courses in the Year Four Clinical Training unit. This faculty member will work closely with the other unit leads, whose roles are to ensure that students achieve proficiency in all necessary competencies before progressing to the partially distributive clinical year of the curriculum. This individual will not only work with students and faculty but also with the preceptors at our clinical partner practices around the state.

Clinical Anatomy*

This full-time faculty position will lead the development and implementation of the first year of the DVM curriculum. The primary responsibilities of this position are focused on teaching and service with substantial opportunities for research and scholarship if desired. The Clinical Anatomy faculty will play a vital role in developing and delivering the first year of the curriculum for the next generation of veterinarians for the state of SC. The Healthy Animal course series is a team-taught course focusing on the normal anatomy, physiology and diagnostic imaging of domestic animal species. Utilizing the classroom, anatomy lab, live animals, simulation models and teaching technology, this faculty member will provide students with applicable and clinically based education in these areas, preparing them to progress into more advanced coursework.

*Open rank tenure or non-tenure faculty position.

Associate Dean of Research

The CVM is looking for an innovative, creative, visionary, and collaborative leader with the ability and experience required to develop and grow the impact and reputation of research at the College nationally and internationally. 

Reporting to the Founding Dean and working closely with CVM’s leadership team, the Associate Dean of Research will work with college leadership to plan and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the impact and reputation of research programs within the College of Veterinary Medicine, advocate for clinical, translational, basic, and educational research in biomedical science and comparative medicine, create a collaborative culture and build consensus among diverse faculty to help link clinical and basic science research to enhance translational innovations, develop and support relationships and initiatives that drive interdisciplinary collaborations across our university and with universities and others across the Research Triangle and the state and develop and support initiatives that increase community, engagement, belonging, and access across all aspects of our research enterprise.

Staff Openings

Admissions & Student Finance Coordinator

The Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator provides support in the Office of Academic Affairs for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) as it pertains to recruitment, admissions and support of our students. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Student Services, this coordinator will implement and document the admissions policies and processes of the college. Additionally, the role will aid in matriculation of accepted students and coordinate their financial support during the 4-year program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Coordinator

The Department Coordinator provides administrative support to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Sciences (DVMS) in the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Plans, organizes and directs a variety of complex administrative duties for the DVMS Department Chair. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will directly support faculty in the DVM program by leading and guiding them in the process of course development, review and revision. By creating a consistent methodology of technical course development, this role will ensure the DVM curriculum meets the accessibility and usability standards of Clemson University.

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