The Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University invites applications for a term clinical service appointment as a Large Animal Emergency Clinician (LAEC).  The LAEC provides after hours emergency service principally for equine patients but will on occasion consult for and assist with surgeries in cattle, small ruminants, and camelids. Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent, and have completed a Large Animal surgical residency.  Candidates eligible for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons are preferred and will be provided study time for examination preparation when appropriate. The LAEC will work with senior faculty, house officers, students and technical staff. The Large Animal Hospital at KSU has two operating rooms, and after-hours support from anesthesia and radiology services.  Senior faculty from Equine and Livestock Services will provide consultation and back-up assistance to the LAEC.  The LAEC will be responsible for supervising the treatment of all after hours medical and surgical emergencies presented to the VHC large animal clinic.  The distribution of effort for the LAEC will be predominately clinical service and teaching with the opportunity to contribute to lecture and laboratory teaching.

To apply, please complete the online application at http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/ #510143. Curriculum vitae, a letter of application and contact information for three professional references must be included.  

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Warren Beard at wbeard@vet.k-state.edu or 785-532-5700.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.