Research Animal Veterinarian

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Veterinarian

The Large Animal Veterinarian is a full‑time, non‑tenure track position reporting to the Attending Veterinarian. Responsibilities include providing veterinary care and clinical oversight to large agricultural animal species in both biomedical and farm settings; serving on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; assisting faculty and research staff with development of animal models and animal use protocol applications; assisting in the training programs for research staff, animal care staff, and veterinary staff;

helping units maintain AAALAC accreditation; supplying research and animal care staff technical guidance in the care and use of large agricultural animals in research; and providing surgical and postoperative care to large research animals. Primary duties are caring for animals in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences program.

• Assists in the development and review of protocols, operating policies and procedures, and grant applications as needed
• Documents medical procedures and activity, disseminates information, and makes medical recommendations based on results
• Develops and facilitates trainings, educational courses, and affiliated materials to staff and students on animal care methodologies and processes
• Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and unit liaison to internal and external stakeholders and leadership regarding research protocols
• Designs and implements animal care programs of preventive medicine for designated individual animals and colonies
• Conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, treats injuries and diseases, and provides surgical and post‑operative care for animals in various environments

RARC

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation and paid holidays, sick pay, competitive insurance and savings accounts, as well as many retirement benefits. $135,000 – $155,000 depending on board certification status, years of experience and qualifications.

The desirable candidate will have experience with the operations and health management of large animal facilities, including farm settings. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Formal training and/or experience working with agricultural animals in a research setting is preferred. Board certification in the following specialties is preferred:
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal Medicine), American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Beef Cattle Practice, Dairy Practice, Food Animal Practice, Swine Health Management), or other agricultural animal specialties.

DVM or VMD is required. Must be able to be licensed in one state. Board eligibility or certification in laboratory animal specialty is highly desirable. Incumbent must be able to obtain clearance to work with select agents.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

For questions on the position, contact:
Tambrey Dinges, tdinges.

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