Location: Ames, IA
Institution: Iowa State University
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Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University (ISU) is excited to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure or clinical track faculty appointment in Anesthesiology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). The LVMC is a state-of-the-art teaching hospital that provides specialized and primary care as well as emergency services to companion and production animals throughout Iowa and the surrounding states. The CVM at ISU is also dedicated to providing a great educational experience to the next generation of veterinarians and advancing veterinary medicine through innovative research.
The successful candidate would join four faculty as well as nine dedicated veterinary technicians (including a credentialed VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia) in the anesthesia section, which is continually expanding to support the growing and diverse caseload of the LVMC. The LVMC is made up of a robust team of clinicians providing care to patients through our small animal, equine, and food and camelid hospitals which incorporate a wide range of specialty services including cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and theriogenology. The LVMC is also delighted to offer complementary care to its patients at the hospital through its rehabilitation service. The VCS department strives to maintain a cooperative community of faculty and staff that are allied in teaching, research, and clinical efforts. Therefore, numerous opportunities exist for collaboration across a range of activities. ISU is proud to offer many resources as well as institutional support at the CVM and beyond for faculty members in order to foster their scholarly and pedagogical endeavors and support their successful development as an academic clinician.
The department is seeking a candidate to join our collegial team who is committed to excellent patient care, enthusiastic about educating veterinary students at all stages in their veterinary education, house officers, and technicians, and interested in performing scholarly activities to further the practice of veterinary medicine. Clinical responsibility would be shared with the other anesthesia faculty and include providing anesthesia for small animal, equine, and food animal services. Teaching expectations would include clinical instruction of veterinary students on their anesthesia rotation and pre-clinical instruction in didactic and laboratory coursework. The successful candidate would also contribute to the training of future anesthesia residents for which two positions exist and provide anesthesia instruction for interns and residents from other services in the LVMC. A desirable candidate would strive to enhance the national prominence of the LVMC’s anesthesiology section through scholarly activities. The appointment rank and percent effort for tenure or clinical track positions is negotiable and determined by the candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and special interests. Clinical duties will include weekend, holiday, and after-hours service that are shared amongst the anesthesia faculty.
We look forward to your application as an opportunity to hear about what you would bring to the team at ISU and to tell you more about our ever-progressing work and efforts at ISU.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
– DVM or equivalent degree.
– Successful completion of an American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) residency program. Individuals having credentials accepted by the ACVAA/ECVAA or in the second half of an accredited residency training program are also encouraged to apply.
– State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with board-certification with the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA), additional years of clinical anesthesia experience, experience teaching professional veterinary students and/or training house officers, a record of scholarship, and/or a unique clinical interest that would enhance the work and mission of the anesthesia section and LVMC.
Department/Program & College Description:
Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine was established as the nation’s first public Veterinary school in 1879. We take pride in our heritage while looking to shape the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research, and service. The LVMC is a progressive and growing AAHA-member hospital, housed in a 200,000 square-foot recently renovated state-of-the-art facility. The faculty, staff, and senior veterinary students in the LVMC work collaboratively to provide 24-hour state of-the-art care to over 25,000 patients each year, including more than 6,000 large animal patients. Research plays a significant role in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the LVMC. Researchers in the college have a global impact on not only animal health, but human health and food safety. The veterinary college is in the top tier of USDA funding and in the top third for NIH funding.
In recognition of the importance and value of diversity in everything we do, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to actively promoting diversity and inclusion that embraces the value of the many areas of the veterinary medical profession, and the value of varied cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, ages, religions, physical and mental abilities of our students, faculty and staff.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, which has a population of approximately 65,000. Beneath the small-town charm of Ames, beats the heart of a much larger city. A city that has become a player in developing the world’s bio-economic future. A city with top-quality education, from kindergarten to grad school. A city that regularly draws well-known bands, as well as emerging superstars, international symphonies, and Broadway musicals. A city with hundreds of acres of parks, 35 miles of bike trails, and cultural festivals and celebrations. A city that’s consistently ranked high in Best College Town Rankings (No. 1 Wall Street, 2020, No. 3 Business Insider, 2016, No. 5 Best College Reviews, 2017). Des Moines, located just 30 minutes south of Ames, is Iowa’s largest city and serves as the state capital. With a metro population of 569,633, Des Moines is a bustling metropolis that is a great place to live, work and play with exciting attractions, activities, and events all year.
Department Unit/Website:
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc
Proposed Start Date:
September 1, 2022
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on the full listing/application link at the top of this page and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees 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:
May 12, 2022
Posting Close Date:
October 30, 2022