Clinical Lab Animal Veterinarian

Overview

The Animal Resource Program (ARP) seeks two Clinical Lab Animal Veterinarians to join its team. The ARP is the primary unit providing care for all animals used in research and teaching programs at UAB and affiliated hospitals. It oversees approximately 215,000 square feet of space dedicated to laboratory animal care. In this role, veterinarians will provide clinical and surgical medical care for various animal species used in research and training.

Responsibilities include supporting health surveillance and preventative medicine programs, participating in the teaching and training of departmental personnel and research staff, and reviewing animal use requests to ensure compliance with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and animal welfare regulations. The role also involves supervising veterinary staff, providing emergency veterinary care, and contributing to all laboratory animal care and use program aspects, including research, grant writing, equipment and process evaluation, facility tours, and the development of standard operating procedures.

• Provides clinical and surgical medical care to research animals. Obtains and evaluates history. Performs physical assessments and develops diagnostic sampling and therapeutic management proposals. Establishes management protocols and initiates treatment. Provides on-call weekend and emergency care.
• Supervises animal health technicians, monitors schedules, ensures coverage of responsibilities; recommends hiring, terminating, and promoting employees and conducts performance evaluations.
• Performs or assists in health assessment and reviews pertinent test results on proposed animal shipments to and from the UAB campus. Discusses colony/herd history or individual health with veterinary and husbandry staff, research personnel or suppliers and approves receipt of qualified animals.
• Supervises or assists in quarantining animals of unknown health status and authorizes release from quarantine when appropriate assurances have been confirmed. May provide health assessment for animals prior to intrastate and international shipment. Communicate information to facilitate shipment and oversee shipment and transportation arrangements.
• Maintains records and assists in report preparation. Reviews animal health records for regulatory compliance. Assists in preparation of required regulatory reports.
• Serves as a primary or alternate member of the IACUC. Reviews animal use requests and consults with faculty and research staff on topics related to animal research. Ensures compliance with veterinary practices and regulatory requirements of USDA and other agencies.
• Prepares and presents lectures, seminars, and workshops on animal care and use topics for UAB staff, students, and community organizations. Manages ARP and IACUC veterinary programs to assure health and humane care of research animals.
• Participates in development and writing of grants, program descriptions, and scientific publications.
• Interacts with regulatory agents and other guests as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range
: $109,250 - $177,530 (commensurate with experience)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and two (2) years of related experience are required, OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and completion of a related training program are required. Work experience may not substitute for education requirements. Currently credentialed as ACLAM Diplomate or similar board preferred. State of Alabama Veterinary License must be obtained within two (2) years from hire date.

Boaz Partners is partnering with The University of Alabama at Birmingham in this national search. For inquiries, nominations, applications, and confidential conversations, please contact:

This position is open until filled; applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is available /titleix. For concerns or questions, contact UAB s Title IX Coordinator.

Primary

Location:

University

Job Category:
Other

Organization:  Animal Resources Prgm

Employee Status:
Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement:
Onsite