Clinical or Tenure Track Faculty in Anesthesia

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The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, term or tenure track teaching faculty appointment in Anesthesiology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) and the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). The LVMC is a state-of-the-art teaching hospital providing specialized care for companions and production animals throughout Iowa and the surrounding states. The candidate will join an anesthesia team comprised of 4 faculty Anesthesiologists that are complemented by 6 veterinary anesthesia technicians and 2 anesthesia residents."

This Clinical or Tenure Track position in Anesthesia will consist of:

• 60-70% Teaching: instruction in anesthesia (didactic & laboratory)

• As high as 10-20% Clinical (Professional Practice) in small and large animal anesthesia, with potential on-call responsibilities.

• The remainder of the position will be dedicated to support potential research, scholarly activity, and institutional service.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Primary instructor of VCS 7398 (Spring Semester) Veterinary Anesthesia (Didactic & Laboratory).

• Collaborative role providing anesthesia expertise, supervision, course materials and grading for VCS 7449 (Fall & Spring Semesters) (Surgery, Anesthesia and Community Outreach – “SAC”) live-animal surgical laboratories.

• Collaborative role providing anesthesia expertise and supervision in VCS 7394 Principles of Surgery II (Spring Semester – 4 weeks) surgical laboratories (feline castration).

• A willingness to review, refine, and develop anesthesia protocols for laboratory teaching.

• Willingness to be the primary anesthesia consultant for 4th year rotations within the umbrella of SAC, with optional clinical involvement in the anesthesia of pets in these rotations. (VCS 7425 Rotation in Exotic Pets & Wildlife, VCS 7439 Community Outreach Elective Surgery Rotation).

• Provide clinical anesthesia and teaching in small and large animal 4th year anesthesia rotations.
   

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM

• ACVAA or ECVAA Board Certified or Board Eligible 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of clinical experience in anesthesia

• Diplomate of ACVAA or EVCAA

• Documented history of teaching (both didactic & clinical)

• Description of experiences/interactions demonstrating collegiality and/or collaboration in the workplace.
   

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 companions 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. At Iowa State, we translate our core values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with students, colleagues, and constituents in various settings while performing to a high standard.

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and has historically been voted one of the best college towns in the nation.
 

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https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc
 

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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 Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before 04/08/2026.

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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