Equine Science Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Ames, IA

Full time

R19742

Position Title:Clinical Track Position in Equine Emergency Surgery and Critical Care

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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 hospital. In 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD)

• Previous experience teaching/instructing

Department/Program & College Description:

Iowa State University’s (ISU’s) Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center’s Equine Hospital is one of the state’s 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.

Department Unit/Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/equine/

Proposed Start Date:October 1, 2026

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

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three References

For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before 09/07/2026.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.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

Original Posting Date: August 10, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R19742

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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.