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Iowa State University lists this Tenure or Clinical Track – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Anesthesiology opportunity in ames, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title
Tenure or Clinical Track – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Anesthesiology
Appointment Type
Faculty
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified applicants for a full time, clinical or tenure track 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 companion and production animals throughout Iowa and the surrounding states. The candidates will join an anesthesia team comprised of 3 faculty Anesthesiologists that are complemented by 9 veterinary anesthesia technicians and 1 anesthesia residents. The department is seeking candidates to provide excellent patient care, teach didactic and laboratory courses in veterinary anesthesiology, provide clinical training for technicians and house officers, and enhance the national prominence of the LVMC’s Anesthesiology section. The successful candidate will help develop creative programs in scholarship, didactic and laboratory teaching in anesthesiology, academic service, and outreach activities. Clinical duties will include weekends, holidays, and after‑hours service that are shared amongst the anesthesia faculty. Please elaborate on your ability to meet these preferred qualifications in your application. Start date is negotiable depending on the candidate.
Second and third year ACVAA/ECVAA residents are encouraged to apply.
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 before first day of employment.
State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA) .
Experience working with veterinary technicians and/or veterinary students in a clinical teaching setting.
Experience running a clinical anesthesia service with a moderate to high caseload.
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 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.
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 been named one of the best college towns in the nation with much to do and discover.
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This position is open to some candidates eligible for employment‑based immigration sponsorship. ISU is unable to provide H-1B immigration sponsorship for candidates who did not hold H-1B status as of September 20, 2025.
Employment Details
Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12
Month Work Period Time Type: Full time
Benefits
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
Equal Opportunity
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
Accommodations
Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email or call or Toll-Free: . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or .
Compensation
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Posting Information
Original Posting Date: August 25, 2026 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R19820
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Worksite address
ames, IA, 50011, US
Who can apply
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