About this role
Position Title: Locum Tenen
Appointment Type: Contract
Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Veterinary Clinical Sciences department in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, invites applicants for an Ophthalmology locum. We are looking for board certified veterinarians to provide relief veterinary services to clinical patients while working closely with a variety of specialty areas and assisting our 4th year veterinary students in their teaching rotations. 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 and follow- up care, instruction and evaluation of students and residents if applicable. Consultations with other hospital services and referring veterinarians, if applicable.
Required Minimum Qualifications: DMV or equivalent. State of Iowa license by the start date
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: June 1, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type: Full time
Pay Grade: Contract
Original Posting Date: September 15, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number: R19941
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.