About this role
Position Title: Locum Tenen
Appointment Type: Contract
Job Description: board-certifiedSummary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, invites applicants for a temporary Locum position in various service units of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). We are looking for Board-certified veterinarians to provide relief veterinary services within a variety of specialty areas of our teaching hospital. 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, if applicable. Consultations with other hospital services and referring veterinarians, if applicable.
Required Minimum Qualifications: License to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Iowa on or before the first day of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Veterinary Medicine or Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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.
Proposed Start Date: August 31, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type: Part time
Pay Grade: Contract
Original Posting Date: July 23, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number: R19664
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. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. 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.