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The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in Primary Care. The qualifications, documented experience, and interests of the selected candidate will determine appointment rank.

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to instruct veterinary students in the art of general small animal practice while providing services to the Ames community and surrounding areas. The Primary Care service works in collaboration with other specialty services to provide exceptional patient care and customer services to our constituents in Iowa, the Midwest, and the nation.  This position entails significant time devoted to clinical teaching and veterinary services within the Primary Care Section of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC).  Clinical duties may include occasional weekend and/or after-hours obligations.  Additional efforts could include didactic and laboratory teaching, academic service, and outreach activities.  Collaborative clinical research and publications, developing continuing education opportunities, and developing innovative teaching and/or clinical programs is encouraged.   The percentage effort associated with these combined activities will be determined by mutual agreement between the candidate and the Department Chair of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the other faculty within the Primary Care service to develop student learning objectives in accordance with the service’s goals. Clinical teaching includes instruction and development of student’s veterinary knowledge and technical skills needed to be a successful veterinary practitioner. Clinical proficiency in small animal outpatient surgical techniques (e.g., ovariohysterectomy, orchiectomy, onychectomy, mass removals, etc.) and familiarity or expertise in small animal dentistry are required.

The successful candidate must have a collegial and collaborative attitude and willingness to participate in all levels of professional student and technician education. The candidate should be highly self-motivated, innovative, and possess excellent communication skills and experience working with a diverse population of clients and staff.  Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate professional maturity that serves as a role model for students as well as a leadership style that contributes to a positive culture and have a compassionate and empathetic nature towards the clients and patients of the LVMC.  Low-stress handling techniques are encouraged in the academic environment of the College of Veterinary Medicine.  All employees are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within the program, the department, college, university activities, collegial interactions, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.  

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 3 years small animal primary care experience as a practitioner in a private or academic setting
• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before the first day of employment.

About Iowa State University - Ames, IA

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) at Iowa State University 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. As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research and service. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that... all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community. Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.

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