Clinical Term – Assistant or Associate Professor Equine Field Services

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Iowa State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames Iowa invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor faculty position in Equine Field Services in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. The successful candidate will join 3 other equine ambulatory veterinarians (Drs. Joan Howard (ABVP) Lauren Hughes (ACVIM-LA) and Kara Frerichs to enhance the regional prominence of the Equine Field Services program at Iowa State University through activities in clinical service teaching and scholarship. As a practice group we value a collaborative and collegial work environment strive to provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment options to clients and place an emphasis on client communication and outreach have built a practice around clients that engage as an active and informed partner in their horses care and appreciate the benefits our team can offer as a direct extension of the teaching hospital.

The majority of the position will be dedicated to professional ambulatory clinical practice based out of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) a state-of-the-art teaching hospital providing specialized care for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Clinical practice will include training veterinary students and house officers (interns) within our large animal rotating internship program. A commitment to practicing a customer-centric service philosophy and maintaining a collegial working environment is expected. As part of the general practice of equine ambulatory veterinary medicine the successful candidate is expected to develop/establish their skills and caseload within a focused or niche area of equine veterinary medicine. Participation in didactic and laboratory teaching independent or collaborative creative scholarship and academic service are expected in varying amounts dependent on the candidates interest and departmental needs. The amount of research and other activities will be commensurate with the experience rank interests and Position Responsibility Statement (PRS) of the successful candidate. Some after-hours ambulatory on call for Equine Field Services will be shared with other EFS clinicians (average 25-30%) and may be discussed with the current Veterinary Clinical Sciences department chair (Dr. Wong).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before first day of employment
• At least 1 year of experience practicing equine veterinary medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with equine ambulatory veterinary medicine practice
• Clinical interest or advanced training/continuing education in lameness/sports medicine
• Experience in veterinary student didactic and clinical teaching
• Experience in training house officers (interns/residents)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (equine) or other equine specialty
• Federal accreditation through the national veterinary accreditation program

Department/Program & College Description:

The LVMC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians residents interns technicians staff and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour high-quality care to animal Field Service clinicians regularly collaborate with or refer cases to in-hospital specialists offering a high level of care and case continuity to their the Equine Field Service clinicians are able to schedule appointments in the LVMC and use the facility.

Activity within the Equine Field Services unit is based out of the equine wing of the field services building including ambulatory veterinary trucks and truck bays a fully functional storeroom stocked pharmacy and clinician offices. Equipment includes digital radiography advanced dental equipment ultrasounds and a mobile endoscopic unit allowing both upper airway exams and gastroscopy. The Veterinary Clinical Sciences department offers highly competitive salary and benefit packages for new faculty. Ames is a great community to live in and was recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation. It has a population of 60000 located in central Iowa approximately 30 minutes North from Des Moines. Numerous activities are available including camping bike paths golf courses state parks aquatic center farmers markets and the excitement of Big XII sporting events and more.

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Start Date:January 2 2027

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For questions regarding this position please contact EFS search committee chair Dr. Lauren Hughes at

For full guaranteed consideration please apply on or before October 24 2026.

Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.