| Record #: 3173
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Amber Davis |
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Practice Name: |
Iowa State University |
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Address:
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1800 Christensen Drive |
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City:
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Ames |
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State:
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IA |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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50011 |
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Telephone:
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5152948084 |
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EMail:
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ardavis@iastate.edu |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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This position will commit approximately 50-75% effort toward professional practice and outreach, 30-50% towards teaching, and 5-20% towards research. The primary focus for all aspects of the position will be on food animal medicine and surgery. This position will have responsibilities for providing professional medical and surgical services to patients referred to the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital of the Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). On a limited basis, services may also be provided to patients on privately owned farms serviced by the ISU Veterinary Field Services unit, and to patients on university farms. Teaching responsibilities include providing clinical instruction to fourth year veterinary students in the VDPAM 477 (Food Animal Medicine and Surgery) rotation while delivering clinical services to clients. The candidate will be expected to provide selected lectures on food animal medicine and surgery in other courses in the professional curriculum. The position will include scholarship of teaching and learning of clinical skills and techniques and advancing best practices in food animal medicine and surgery. |
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Training Required:
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- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience as an internist or surgeon in an academic institution or referral hospital. This may include experience as a resident.
- State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before first date of employment.
- Eligible to receive DEA licensing. |
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Experience Desired:
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- An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent degree) in large animal clinical sciences or related field.
- Additional years of experience practicing food animal veterinary medicine.
- Additional years of experience in food animal surgery.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct veterinary students.
- Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), or European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS), with large animal emphasis. Individuals having successfully completed an ACVIM or ACVS residency program, credentials accepted by the ACVIM or ACVS, or are in their third year of internal medicine or surgical residency training are also encouraged to apply and will be considered. |
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Salary:
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negotiable |
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Benefits:
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Insurance
Option to enroll in medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
Retirement Plans
Employees have three major vehicles for building retirement income: IPERS, 403(b) Basic Plan and 403(b) Voluntary Plan.
Additional Benefits
ISU offers a vision discount program, long-term care insurance, employee assistance program and other vendor-offered discounts to help enhance your quality of life on and off the job.
Leave Plans
Holidays, sick time, vacation, paid time off, leaves of absence and flexible work options.
Retiree Benefits
Medical, prescription and dental insurance options available to retired ISU faculty and staff. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
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Dairy: |
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Swine: |
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Small Ruminants: |
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| Equine: |
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Poultry: |
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Exotics: |
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Small Animals: |
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Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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The selected candidate will be providing professional medical and surgical services to patients referred to the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital of the Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). On a limited basis, services may also be provided to patients on privately owned farms serviced by the ISU Veterinary Field Services unit, and to patients on university farms.
University vehicles may be available |
| Other Personnel : |
will join a department with over 50 food animal focused faculty and 150 staff. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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VDPAM was created in 1997 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 150 staff and many of our faculty and staff serve food animal agriculture through the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center’s Food Animal and Camelid Hospital. The LVMC provides advanced, specialized medical care and 24/7 emergency services. Our team of board-certified specialists (internal medicine, surgery, theriogenology), residents and interns, fourth-year veterinary students, and registered veterinary technicians work together to offer medical and surgical care and diagnostics to a variety of species including cattle, sheep, alpacas, llamas, goats. The hospital has specialized equipment and a dedicated large-animal treatment area that includes stalls for cattle, small ruminants, and camelids to provide patient-focus veterinary care. |
| Practice Area: |
According to the City of Ames website, the small town charm of Ames, Iowa, beats the heart of a much larger city. With a population of over 62,000, Ames offers cultural, recreational, educational, business, and entertainment amenities more common in bigger metros. Home to Iowa State University, Ames not only educates students from around the globe, but has become a player in developing the world's bio-economic future. |
Date job was submitted: 8/22/2022
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