Clinical or Tenure Assistant​/Associate Professor​/Professor of Equine Surgery

Clinical or Tenure Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of Equine Surgery

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University invites applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor (clinical or tenure track) in Equine Surgery. Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and advanced training in Equine Surgery. Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons is a preferred qualification. Diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons or candidates who have completed an ACVS residency program and is Board Eligible will also be considered.

Candidates with other advanced academic qualifications (including interests in equine sports medicine) are encouraged to apply. The qualified person will join a dedicated team of equine medicine, surgery, field service, reproduction and large animal emergency medicine faculty members. In addition, each of the service areas have great support staff to fulfill the mission of quality patient care and exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate must provide didactic and clinical instruction in equine surgery for veterinary students, interns, and residents, and must maintain a high-quality equine clinical service with a demonstrated commitment to building caseload and providing exceptional service and client communication. The clinical service will focus primarily on daytime duties, as a large animal emergency team will cover a majority of after-hours calls.

Candidates will be expected to participate in research and scholarship leading to publications that are relevant to equine surgery. The balance of clinical, teaching, and research components in the appointment are negotiable depending on the professional goals of the candidate and the needs of the DCS/VHC. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. The start date is negotiable.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Background check required.

This position is On-site
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All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

• DVM or Equivalent Degree

• DVM
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical service, patient care and clinical instruction

• DVM or Equivalent Degree
• Demonstrate sustained excellence in clinical service and dedication to continued professional development

• Advanced training in Equine Surgery
• Diplate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• To apply, please complete the online application at http:// and upload:
• A letter of intent
• Contact information for three professional references

The letter of intent should describe the applicant's strengths, professional goals, and vision for this position at Kansas State University. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Chris Blevins at  or mailto:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Applications close:
January 26, 2026

$125,000 - $165,000

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