Clinical Term – Assistant or Associate Professor Equine Field Services

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Résumé du poste

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor in Equine Field Services in Ames, Iowa. The successful candidate will join a team of equine ambulatory veterinarians and contribute to clinical service, teaching, and scholarship, with responsibilities including training students and interns.

The role emphasizes a customer-centric service philosophy, collaboration, and excellence in client communication,

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Provide professional ambulatory clinical practice based out of LVMC.
• Contribute to teaching veterinary students and interns within the rotating internship program.
• Develop and establish focused areas of equine veterinary medicine with opportunities for research and scholarship.

Connaissances

Equine ambulatory medicine

Client communication

Formation

DVM or equivalent degree

Description du poste

Position Title: Clinical Term – Assistant or Associate Professor Equine Field Services Appointment Type: Faculty

Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Iowa State University’s 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 activities. We 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 candidate's 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 patients. Equine Field Service clinicians regularly collaborate with or refer cases to in-hospital specialists offering a high level of care and case continuity to their clients. Additionally, 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 60,000, 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.

Department Unit/Website

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/small-animal/support-services/anesthesiology/

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc

Contract Information

• Proposed Start Date: January 2, 2027


• Proposed End Date or Length of Term: June 30, 2029


• Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12


• Month Work Period Time Type: Full time

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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