TN Visa Animal Surgeon Jobs
Animal Surgeon roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's veterinarian category, covering surgical and advanced clinical work at hospitals, specialty clinics, and research institutions. Canadian citizens can secure status at the border; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Faculty
Salary Range
$125,000 - $185,000
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2029
Contact
Please submit an online application
Position Summary
The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) in Brookville, New York, invites applications from self-directed, innovative and motivated individuals for two full-time, tenure or clinical track faculty positions in small animal surgery. Successful candidates will be engaged in the College’s educational, research and service activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Will include clinical and didactic teaching in the small animal surgery course and laboratories.
- Supervision of the small animal surgery clinical clerkship, and active participation in the Veterinary Skills courses offered in semesters 1 to 6 of the DVM program.
- Promote LIU-CVM’s overall mission of enhancing veterinary medical education through a commitment to teaching, academic excellence, and service to a variety of stakeholders.
- Active engagement in curriculum development, identification or creation of innovative learning resources, committee service participation (such as admissions, curriculum, research, etc.) is expected of both clinical and tenure track faculty.
- All tenure track faculty contribute to the overall research and scholarly goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine and are expected to develop independent or collaborative research in the field of small animal surgery within and outside LIU, which may include working with LIU-CVM partners/affiliate veterinary hospitals.
Minimum Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree, and expertise in small animal surgery is required.
- Specialty board certification/eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or equivalent is essential.
- Advanced training in small animal surgery and research with a PhD is desired.
- Ideal candidates should have working knowledge of curricular design and implementation. One of the successful candidates will be the course director of the small animal surgery course to be delivered during the third year of the DVM program, and the small animal clerkship to be delivered in the fourth year of the DVM program.
- S/he/they will have the proven ability to promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness and will interact well with University administration, the veterinary education community, faculty, students, and alumni.
About The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University:
LIU-LCVM received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA-Council on Education on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. Currently, with over 75 off-campus affiliate sites, LIU Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine has modern physical facilities designed to support its instructional needs and research activities.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Type
Faculty
Salary Range
$125,000 - $185,000
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2029
Contact
Please submit an online application
Position Summary
The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) in Brookville, New York, invites applications from self-directed, innovative and motivated individuals for two full-time, tenure or clinical track faculty positions in small animal surgery. Successful candidates will be engaged in the College’s educational, research and service activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Will include clinical and didactic teaching in the small animal surgery course and laboratories.
- Supervision of the small animal surgery clinical clerkship, and active participation in the Veterinary Skills courses offered in semesters 1 to 6 of the DVM program.
- Promote LIU-CVM’s overall mission of enhancing veterinary medical education through a commitment to teaching, academic excellence, and service to a variety of stakeholders.
- Active engagement in curriculum development, identification or creation of innovative learning resources, committee service participation (such as admissions, curriculum, research, etc.) is expected of both clinical and tenure track faculty.
- All tenure track faculty contribute to the overall research and scholarly goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine and are expected to develop independent or collaborative research in the field of small animal surgery within and outside LIU, which may include working with LIU-CVM partners/affiliate veterinary hospitals.
Minimum Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree, and expertise in small animal surgery is required.
- Specialty board certification/eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or equivalent is essential.
- Advanced training in small animal surgery and research with a PhD is desired.
- Ideal candidates should have working knowledge of curricular design and implementation. One of the successful candidates will be the course director of the small animal surgery course to be delivered during the third year of the DVM program, and the small animal clerkship to be delivered in the fourth year of the DVM program.
- S/he/they will have the proven ability to promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness and will interact well with University administration, the veterinary education community, faculty, students, and alumni.
About The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University:
LIU-LCVM received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA-Council on Education on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. Currently, with over 75 off-campus affiliate sites, LIU Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine has modern physical facilities designed to support its instructional needs and research activities.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Animal Surgeon
Align your credentials to USMCA standards
TN visa status for veterinarians requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican credential maps to the DVM standard before applying, since a mismatch at the port of entry causes immediate denial.
Target specialty and referral practices first
Specialty surgical practices and veterinary teaching hospitals file TN support letters regularly and understand the documentation requirements. They're less likely to stall on sponsorship questions than a general practice encountering the process for the first time.
Secure state licensure before your offer closes
Most U.S. states require a valid veterinary license before you can practice, and employers need proof of licensure eligibility in your support letter. Start the NAVLE and state board application process before you finalize any job offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with TN history
Search Migrate Mate to identify Animal Surgeon roles at employers already familiar with TN sponsorship. That familiarity cuts weeks off the offer-to-start timeline and reduces the chance your hiring manager escalates unnecessarily to legal counsel.
Prepare your employer support letter with precision
The support letter must confirm your DVM, the surgical nature of the role, your employer's U.S. business address, and your intended duration of stay. CBP officers at the border or U.S. consulates scrutinize vague job descriptions, so avoid titles like 'veterinary staff.'
Understand Mexican TN processing differs from Canadian
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a visa stamp before traveling, unlike Canadians who can present at a port of entry. Build four to eight weeks of consular processing time into your start date negotiation with your employer.
Animal Surgeon TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Animal Surgeon role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Animal Surgeons qualify under the USMCA veterinarian category, which covers graduates of accredited veterinary medicine programs performing clinical, surgical, or diagnostic work. Your job duties must center on veterinary medicine, not general animal care or shelter management. A support letter from your employer confirming the surgical scope of the role strengthens your application.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Animal Surgeon positions?
TN is almost always the faster path for Canadian and Mexican veterinary surgeons. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can be approved at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, USCIS petition review, and lottery selection. TN can also be renewed indefinitely in three-year increments, unlike H-1B visa's six-year base limit.
How do I find Animal Surgeon jobs where employers already understand TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters Animal Surgeon roles by TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have navigated the process before. That makes offer negotiations smoother since the hiring manager isn't encountering the visa question for the first time when you bring it up.
Can I switch employers after starting work on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN approval tied to the new employer before you begin work there. Your current TN status doesn't transfer automatically. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. Plan for at least four to six weeks of transition time.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of duties confirming the surgical nature of the role, your anticipated start date, and your salary. The letter should also confirm you hold a DVM or equivalent degree. CBP or the consulate will review this letter as the primary evidence of TN eligibility.