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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the Inaugural Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Nevada's first public veterinary school.
The founding dean will join a state whose identity is rooted in resilience, innovation, and possibility. Nevada's "Battle Born" ethos, combined with its growth and entrepreneurial mindset, creates an environment where ambitious leaders can build new institutions, forge transformative partnerships, and make an enduring impact on the communities they serve. In that frame, few deanships offer the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on an entire profession. At the University of Nevada, Reno, the founding dean will have the rare opportunity to build a veterinary school from the ground up at the state's flagship public land-grant university. Supported by an extraordinary coalition of veterinary leaders, philanthropic partners, industry stakeholders, and elected officials, the school is poised to become a transformative force in veterinary education, research, clinical care, and workforce development. Partnering closely with UNR's President and Provost, the founding dean will serve as the architect of this ambitious vision, establishing a school that advances the University's mission while shaping the future of veterinary medicine in Nevada and beyond.
Announced in 2026 with plans to graduate its first cohort of students by 2034, the School of Veterinary Medicine will be a cornerstone in solving the state's shortage of veterinarians and limited veterinary medical in-state education options. Building on its existing strengths and One Health initiative, UNR combines agriculture, animal science, human health sciences, statewide Extension, research, biomedical expertise, and rural partnerships within one institution, creating an ideal environment to launch a School of Veterinary Medicine. UNR's statewide Extension provides research-based programs and serves more than 70,000 youth annually while operating in nearly every county. Similarly, the Nevada Agriculture Experiment Station holds nearly 14,000 acres of research farms and field laboratories across the state, including in rural communities, which are central to the school's mission.
Since its inception in 1874 as Nevada's flagship land-grant university, the University of Nevada, Reno has delivered on the promise of providing the citizens of Nevada with a better future. Ranked among the nation's top research universities by the Carnegie Foundation, the University is known as a high-impact, community-engaged, institution. Over the past decade, the University has grown at a dynamic and record-setting rate across student enrollment, faculty achievement, and infrastructure. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success, and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the university has an impact across the state and around the world.
In support of these ambitious goals, the inaugural dean will provide substantial experience in accredited veterinary education, strengthen clinical relationships that support both research and academic programs, build and grow the donor pipeline and legislative engagement, and complete the financial work required to build the school. The dean will build collaborations and leverage expertise across UNR's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, and Schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, and broader statewide network as part of the university strategy to build an integrated health system that educates, trains, and supports Nevada residents. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the inaugural dean must be an entrepreneurial and visionary builder who can turn these bold plans into reality.
To be successful, the dean will address key priorities:
- Successfully develop the identity and build the foundation of the school in short order;
- Initiate and supervise the process of securing accreditation through the AVMA COE;
- Secure and expand additional financial and physical resources to fulfill the school's ambitious goals, including through legislative and philanthropic support;
- Develop and maintain critical relationships across UNR that advance the University's broader One Health initiative;
- Recruit the inaugural faculty and staff who will play a critical service role in establishing the research, service, and teaching direction of the school;
- Build a robust pipeline of highly capable and passionate learners and future veterinarians for the state.
University of Nevada, Reno has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process/until the position is filled.
For more details, including the full position profile and to submit inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications, please see the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-nevada-reno-school-veterinary-medicine/dean-inaugural. Electronic submission of materials is required.
David Bellshaw, Luciano Zuniga, and Salem Adisu
Isaacson, Miller
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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