Veterinarian; College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Position: Veterinarian (College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources)
Location: Prairie View
* Develop and oversee the implementation of a program of veterinary care for University animals including goats, cattle, poultry and other animal species.
* In conjunction with other animal care managers, oversee the adequacy of all other aspects of animal care and use, e.g., animal husbandry, nutrition, sanitation practices, zoonosis control, and hazard containment, that ensure animal well-being.
* Assist research scientists and graduate students with research activities.
* Supervise the work of veterinary care staff; direct and approve personnel actions, including but not limited to performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and training.
* Observe University and CAHS administrative policies to insure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use.
* Maintain veterinary medical records.

* Serve as a full or alternate member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
* Develop or collaborate with outreach/extension programs.
* Supervisor veterinary staff and veterinary clinic.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.).
* Ten years of related experience.
* Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations for animals in research. Knowledge of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative training.
* Knowledge of veterinary health care and familiarity with procedures in reproductive technology.
* Knowledge of enhancement to, or newly-developed treatment techniques and options especially as they relate to agricultural species.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, including those with different backgrounds and experiences.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to maintain veterinary professional status by staying up-to-date on veterinary medicine through yearly Continuing Education.
** Background Check Requirements:
** For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.

The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.
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