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The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, invites applicants for a temporary Locum position in the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). 

The Locum will provide relief veterinary services in the Food Animal Medicine and Surgery section of the teaching hospital, including on-call coverage. Competency in soft-tissue surgical case management is desirable, though surgical support from the Equine surgery section is available. Surgical cases may include management of obstructive urolithiasis in small ruminants, umbilical disease in calves, and standing procedures in mature cattle.

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to collaborate with the current accomplished team of veterinary specialists and staff to provide outstanding:

• Professional services including patient evaluation, specialty case management and follow-up care. 
• Rotational instruction and evaluation of students, interns and residents.
• Consultations with other hospital services and referring veterinarians.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam

https://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/large-animal

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• License to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Iowa on or before the first day of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in providing tertiary, referral-level patient work-up and medical management.
• Advanced training or residency specializing in large animal medicine or surgery.
• Diplomate status through American College of Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS).

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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 your Resume/Curriculum Vitae.

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.

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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