Clinical Track Position in Equine Emergency Surgery and Critical Care

The Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for a 12-month full-time renewable clinical term-track position for Equine Emergency Surgery and Critical Care. The objective of this position is to provide clinical services in Equine Emergency Surgery and Critical Care by implementing new and current diagnostics performing surgical and non-surgical procedures and providing medical care and patient management to equine cases presented to the this role the faculty member will supervise and instruct students interns and residents assigned to the equine emergency service and provide didactic lectures and labs in your area of expertise to students within the DVM curriculum. The faculty member will also collaborate with the equine surgery internal medicine theriogenology and ambulatory services to facilitate equine emergencies. The faculty member will have some capacity to pursue other areas of academic interests such as clinical duty (daytime) collaborative research and scholarly activity and/or teaching based on the candidates interest and needs of the department. We value a collaborative team-oriented and collegial individual with excellent communication skills to fill this role and to participate in departmental college or university committees.

• DVM

• Completion of an approved American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Large Animal (ACVS-LA) or American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Large Animal (ACVECC-LA) residency program.

• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before first day of employment

• Board certification by the ACVS-LA and/or ACVECC-LA (equine)

• Advanced degree (MS PhD)

• Previous experience teaching/instructing

Iowa State Universitys (ISUs) Lloyd Veterinary Medical Centers Equine Hospital is one of the states premier facilities which includes: an intensive care unit (ICU) isolation facility general hospitalization wards multiple examination rooms and a climate controlled performance arena. We routinely work collaboratively with other large and small animal services including: equine surgery equine theriogenology farrier equine ambulatory equine internal medicine small animal emergency & critical care cardiology dermatology and ophthalmology. Currently the ISU LVMC is the process of expanding with a new addition for equine ICU theriogenology and equine rehabilitation. Current equipment includes ultrasound machines digital radiography MRI CT endoscopy and additional equipment for equine emergency and critical care.

The ISU LVMC serves the state of Iowa and adjacent states with boarded certified specialists in equine internal medicine (4) equine surgery (3) equine theriogenology (2) equine field services (3) and farriery (2). Faculty collaborate together to provide the best veterinary care possible to the patients and are actively involved in developing new methods for equine treatment and management.

Start Date:October 1 2026

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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

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

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.