Clinical Veterinarian​/Manager, RTS

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM; with after hour on call and some weekends.

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

This position exists to ensure that all animals used in UNMC’s biomedical research, teaching and testing programs meet all mandated Federal/State/University Regulations and international accreditation guidelines in addition to managing a technical services program, Research Technical Services ( RTS ), in Comparative Medicine (CM) under the direction of the Assistant Director for Animal Welfare. This position ensures all animals receive the highest level of care according to research protocols including preventative medicine, surgical support, and the training of research personnel and staff necessary to obtain these objectives.

Oversight of the RTS program includes performing technical services for UNMC researchers as approved on their IACUC protocols to include, but not limited to, surgical and anesthetic services, imaging services, various clinical technical services, genetic testing, breeding colony management, etc. ensuring all procedures are approved and meet UNMC policies. Responsible for the management and implementation of medical and clinical records.

Requires consultation, training and education of personnel in animal research procedures. Working outside normal CM hours may be required to complete duties as well as participating in rotating on-call, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree ( DVM ) from an AVMA
-Accreditated Veterinary Medical School

Required Experience 1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience with a variety of species and veterinary operating room/surgical expertise.

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Must be currently licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in at least one state of the United States and able to obtain Nebraska Veterinary License and DEA license within 6 months of hiring. Also, a valid driver’s license.

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Incumbent must become familiar with current Federal Laws and regulations regarding animal care and use, NIH Guidelines, and AAALAC accreditation requirements to assure compliance.
• Must have the ability to follow through on multiple projects and work assignments simultaneously
• Must have the ability to interact with individuals of great diversity in culture and education.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills are required, including written and verbal skills.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Preferred Education:

Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Completion of residency training in laboratory animal medicine

Experience with a variety of species in an AAALAC accredited animal care and use program.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Outlook

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