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The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure or clinical track, faculty appointment in the area of theriogenology in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine.  The primary focus for all aspects of the position will be on equine and small animal theriogenology. Responsibilities of this position will be divided between clinical duty, didactic teaching, development of scholarly works, academic service and outreach activities. The percentage of effort dedicated towards these duties is dependent on the applicant, chosen track, department, and service’s needs.

 

The successful candidate will have responsibilities for providing clinical expertise to the clients of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC), primarily in the area of small animal and equine theriogenology. Services currently provided include equine and small animal breeding management, breeding soundness exams, stallion collection and evaluations, advanced reproductive technology (equine embryo transfer, postmortem gamete harvest, normal and high-risk parturition management, and post-partum care. The theriogenology team is also open to new ideas and technology to further grow the service. Teaching responsibilities include providing clinical instruction to fourth year veterinary students in the VDPAM 471C (Comparative Reproduction) and VCS 471E (Equine Reproduction) rotations while delivering clinical services to clients. The candidate will be expected to provide lectures on equine and small animal reproduction in the core curriculum (VDPAM 450 Disturbances of Reproduction) to third year veterinary students as well as selected lectures in other courses in the professional curriculum. There will also be opportunities for participation and contribution in the clinical theriogenology training (House Officer) program, mentoring graduate students, and conducting collaborative research with faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine, other Colleges at Iowa State University and with scientists at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. The Theriogenology Department currently consists of one equine and small animal focused Theriogenologist, two production animal focused Theriogenologists, an embryologist, two comparative theriogenology residents, cryo-bank manager, licensed technician, and animal caretaker.

 

The successful candidate will also have a collegial, collaborative attitude and willingness to provide University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations and continuing education. The successful candidate will also demonstrate commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, dedication to all levels of education, and contribute to the national prominence of the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.

 
Required Minimum Qualifications:

- DVM or equivalent degree.

- State of Iowa veterinary license on or before the first day of employment.

 Preferred Qualifications:

- Board Certified or Eligible by the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT).

- Additional clinical experience practicing veterinary theriogenology with a preference for experience in equine and/or small animals.

- An advanced academic degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent).

- A record of scholarship production through grantsmanship, presentations at national and international meetings, and peer-reviewed manuscript publication.

 Department/Program & College Description:

VDPAM was created in 1977 to strategically grow the resources and emphasis in production animal medicine at the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.  VDPAM consists of approximately 55 faculty and 170 staff. Faculty from multiple disciplines were brought together into one department and focused their professional practice, teaching, research, outreach, and extension programs on advancing knowledge on best practices in production animal health and welfare. Our faculty and staff are extensively connected to and serve food animal agriculture through the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory which utilizes world class technology to provide timely and comprehensive diagnostic services. VDPAM faculty and staff operate the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital, the ISU Veterinary Field Service unit, the ISU Embryo Transfer Service and the Food Animal Theriogenology Service which provide the latest medical and surgical services and reproductive technologies to the region.

 

The ISU VDPAM Theriogenology Team has a broad range of expertise, areas of interest, and clinical experience and is supported by board-certified theriogenologists and an experienced staff. The Theriogenology Team works in conjunction with other specialists including our species-specific groups in the department of VDPAM. In addition, we work closely with the Iowa State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and the Department of Animal Science.

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https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/about/production-animal-medicine/theriogenology-reproduction

 

 
 

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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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