Senior Veterinarian; VETERINARIAN

Senior Veterinarian (VETERINARIAN
3) at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Final date to receive applications: 1/31/2026 by 11:59 pm
Recruitment period: one month, open until filled.

Reporting to the Director of Campus Veterinary Services, this role provides medical care to research and teaching animals, including rotating weekend on‑calls and routine rounds of assigned animal care areas. The position includes clinical and preventative health services to a wide variety of species, evaluation of project‑related clinical cases, performing research project support procedures, and reviewing IACUC protocols. The Senior Veterinarian acts on behalf of the Attending Veterinarian (AV) in veterinary oversight of the university animal care program and regulatory compliance, and may act as AV in the AV’s absence.

This is a 1‑year contract position with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent career.

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

• Board certified or eligible for American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) certification; USDA endorsement or attainment within 1 year of hire.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited school; licensed DVM in a state, with CA license attained within 1 year of employment.
• Recent experience performing clinical care in a veterinary clinic; lab animal clinic experience preferred.
• Experience in clinical medicine for diagnosis, surgical procedures, and medical treatment of laboratory animals, nonhuman primates, agricultural species, aquatic species, amphibians, reptiles, and other exotic species.
• Experience in preventive medicine programs for laboratory animals and related species, including vaccinations, 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, Endangered Species Act, FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, California Public Health Law).
• Knowledge of humane care and housing of animals with standards and guidelines established by AAALAC International.

• Teaching experience in a classroom, seminar format, or one‑to‑one.
• Experience presenting at national and international specialty meetings.
• Knowledge of gross necropsy procedures and basic histopathology of laboratory animals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for developing procedures, instructions, training documents, and interacting with diverse individuals.
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving skills for research and technical problems.

• Salary: $ – $ annually, paid monthly, Grade 26.
• Appointment:
  Staff:
  Contract, 100% fixed.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm.
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA.
• This position is 100% on‑site.

UC Davis offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, leave, paid holidays, paid time off, continuing education allowance, and professional development, along with additional life, disability, and retirement options. For full details see the UC Davis Benefits Summary.

• Standing – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
• Walking – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
• Sitting – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Lifting/Carrying >50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Pushing/Pulling 26–50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Pushing/Pulling >50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Bending/Stooping – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
• Squatting/Kneeling – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
• Twisting – Frequent 3 to 6 hours.
• Climbing – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 hours.
• Keyboard use – Occasional up to 3 hours.

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Occasional up to 3 hours.
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