Senior Veterinarian; VETERINARIAN

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Campus Veterinary Services, provide medical care to research and teaching animals which includes rotating weekend on-calls and performing routine rounds of assigned animal care areas. Provide clinical and preventative health services to a wide variety of species: evaluate project-related clinical cases; perform research project support procedures; and review IACUC protocols. Act on behalf of the Attending Veterinarian (AV) with regards to veterinary oversight of the university animal care program and regulatory compliance.

May at times act as AV when designated in the absence of the AV.

1 year contract position with a possibility of extension, or conversion to career. Employment is contingent upon background checks and compliance with applicable policies.

• 60% - Clinical Care & Case Management of Laboratory Animals
• 20% - IACUC Protocol Review, Facility Inspections
• 10% - Instruction and Training
• 5% - Administrative
• 5% - Research Support

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• Board certified or eligible for American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) certification boards. USDA endorsement or attainment within 1 year of hire.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from a recognized and accredited school of veterinary medicine;
  Licensed DVM in a state, with the attainment of CA license within 1 year of employment.
• Recent experience performing clinical care in a veterinary clinic; experience in a lab animal clinic preferred.
• Experience in clinical medicine as it applies to the diagnosis, surgical procedures, and medical treatment of a wide variety of laboratory animals, nonhuman primates, agricultural species, aquatic species, amphibians, reptiles, and other exotic species.
• Experience in preventive medicine programs for laboratory animals and exotic species including vaccination, parasitology, bacteriology, and virology screening programs.
• Experience working with large and small laboratory animals including nonhuman primates and exotic species.
• Knowledge of institutional, local, state, national and international rules and regulations governing the use and care of laboratory animals (USDA Animal Welfare Act, ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Endangered Species Act, FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, California Public Health Law).
• Knowledge of humane care and housing of animals with understanding of standards and guidelines as established by AAALAC International.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a classroom situation, seminar format, and one-to-one.
• Experience presenting at national and international specialty meetings.
• Knowledge of gross necropsy procedures and basic histopathology of laboratory animals.
• Oral and written communication skills to develop procedures/instructions/training documents and interact with a wide variety of individuals.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills for research and technical problems.

• Salary: $ - $ / annual
• Salary Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 26
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  VETERINARIAN 3
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Contract
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift: M-F, 8am-5pm
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work. For details see the Benefits Summary and related pages. UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Work environment:
On-site; on-call and after-hours veterinary coverage for the Davis and Sacramento Campuses. This position involves exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and potentially infectious agents; adherence to safety guidelines and protective equipment is required. The position may require working with protective clothing, respirators, or PPE as appropriate. Requires valid driver's license, ability to participate in DMV Pull Notice System, and compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Participation in medical surveillance and potential access to controlled substances may apply. The role requires ability to perform duties wearing protective equipment and to carry pager/cell phone for after-hours coverage.

UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.