CLINICAL LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN

General Responsibilities

To provide clinical and surgical medical care of animals (multi-species) used in research and training.

To support health surveillance and preventative medicine programs, and to participate in teaching and training of departmental personnel and research staff.

To review animal use requests for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and Animal Welfare regulations.

To supervise veterinary staff members and provide emergency veterinary care.

To participate in all activities that are part of a dynamic laboratory animal care and use program including research, grant writing, equipment and process evaluation, tours and the development of standard operating procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports research investigators by combining veterinary knowledge with research needs.
• Provides clinical and surgical care of research animals.
• Coordinates animal care between the vet staff and care staff, and provides hands-on, one-on-one, or classroom style training to improve the level of animal care and quality of research provided and conducted by investigators and their staff.
• Participates in rotational on-call.
• Directly supervises 1 to 6 employees.
• Participates in SEBLAB cage change rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and two (2) years of related experience required OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and completion of a related training program required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
• Licenses / Certifications / Registrations: Currently credentialed as an American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Diplomate by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) or similar board veterinary specialty (i.e. American College of Veterinary Surgeons or American College Veterinary Pathologist) preferred.
• State of Alabama Veterinary License must be obtained within two (2) years from hire date.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction.
• Ability to research related topics.
• Ability to use personal computer and related software.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Analytical, Conflict resolution, and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control.
• Prioritization, project management, and written / verbal communication skills.

Pay Range

$94,375 – $153,355

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and two (2) years of related experience required OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and completion of a related training program required.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations: Currently credentialed as an American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Diplomate by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) or similar board veterinary specialty (i.e. American College of Veterinary Surgeons or American College Veterinary Pathologist) preferred.

State of Alabama Veterinary License must be obtained within two (2) years from hire date.

Schedule

Day/1st Shift

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Onsite