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Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO

Professor; Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professor of Veterinary Medicine · Veterinary Clinical Sciences · College of Veterinary Medicine · Iowa State University

Dr. Rachel Allbaugh

Dr. Rachel Allbaugh is a veterinary ophthalmologist and full professor at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she holds the Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. A proud ISU alumna, she earned her BS and DVM degrees (Summa Cum Laude) at Iowa State before completing an internship in North Carolina and a veterinary ophthalmology residency and master's degree at Kansas State University. Board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 2008, she serves as Ophthalmology Service Leader and Residency Program Director at ISU's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center. Her clinical expertise spans ophthalmic diseases and surgery across dogs, cats, horses, and exotic species — with particular depth in equine ophthalmology, having served as President of the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium (2020–2022). Dr. Allbaugh has contributed more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and 200 presentations to the field.

Board Certification

  • American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

Clinical Interests

  • Veterinary ophthalmology
  • Equine ophthalmology
  • Corneal surgery
  • Intraocular surgery
  • Periocular surgery
  • Ocular pharmacology
  • Glaucoma management
  • Infectious keratitis
  • Exotic/avian/zoo animal ophthalmology

Lectures

  • On demand
  • Ophthalmology

Introduction To Equine Ophthalmology

May 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT · 3 CE Hours

Program Description: This 3 hour course will feature an equine eye exam lecture detailing how to perform a basic equine eye exam that will last 1.5 hours and a subpalpebral lavage line placement lecture that will last 1.5 hours, with Q & A…

Presented by Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO.

  • On demand
  • Ophthalmology

The Eyes Have It: Practical Ophthalmology

September 19, 2025 · 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST · 4 CE Hours

Join Dr. Rachel Allbaugh for an in-depth exploration of practical ophthalmology in veterinary medicine. This comprehensive 4-hour course covers essential diagnostic techniques, common ocular conditions, and treatment strategies for general…

Presented by Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO.

  • On demand

The Eyes Have It: Practical Ophthalmology

December 14, 2024 · 4 CE Hours

This comprehensive series presented by Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO and Professor at Iowa State University, delivers practical approaches to common ophthalmic conditions through four focused lectures: Adnexal Issues: Covers…

Presented by Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO.

  • On demand
  • Uveitis, corneal sequestrum, and enucleation criteria

The Eyes Have It: Practical Ophthalmology

November 9, 2024 · 4 CE Hours

This comprehensive series presented by Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO and Professor at Iowa State University, delivers practical approaches to common ophthalmic conditions through four focused lectures: Adnexal Issues: Covers…

Presented by Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO.