Clinical Veterinarian

About the Role

The clinical veterinarian functions as an integral member of the KU-Lawrence Animal Care Unit (ACU) leadership team. The incumbent provides preventative, clinical, and surgical care to a variety of laboratory animal species and works closely with the ACU director, ACU associate director/facility manager, ACU associate director/facility supervisor, and IACUC to ensure efficient operation of the KU-Lawrence Animal Care and Use Program in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

The position offers opportunities to participate in departmental and collaborative research programs as well as to develop independent scholarly activities related to laboratory animal medicine and comparative medicine. The incumbent will collaborate with colleagues across the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses to support integrated animal care and use programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct Veterinary Care (50%):
  • Provide evidence-based preventative, clinical, and surgical care to laboratory animals in accordance with current veterinary medical standards.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records detailing diagnostic decisions ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Direct and maintain a health surveillance program, including coordination of requests for importation of non-vendor source animals.
  • Share rotating emergency duty with the ACU director/university attending veterinarian (ACUD/UAV).
  • Serve as acting University Attending Veterinarian in the absence of ACUD/UAV.
• Program and Research Support (25%):
  • Assist the ACUD/UAV in establishing and implementing effective quality control systems for facility management and animal husbandry practices.
  • Review and revise Unit operating procedures to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to research personnel on animal model selection, protocol development, anesthetic/analgesic selection, surgical techniques/procedures, pre-post operative care, breeding colony management, and methods of euthanasia.
  • Provide clinical and didactic training/instruction to husbandry and research personnel, including students, on humane care and use of laboratory animals, acceptable veterinary techniques, proper use of veterinary equipment, occupational health and safety, and other topics pertinent to work with laboratory animals.
  • Direct supervision of veterinary technicians, as applicable.
  • Participate in departmental research initiatives and collaborative studies that support the mission of the Animal Care Unit and the research enterprise.
  • Develop, conduct, and support independent research and scholarly activities related to laboratory animal medicine, animal welfare, comparative medicine, or facility operations, including study design, data collection, interpretation of results, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.
  • Participate in cross-training activities with animal care personnel on the Medical Center campus to promote consistency of veterinary practices, operational continuity, and shared expertise across campuses.
  • Provide veterinary support and consultation across university research animal programs, including the Medical Center campus, as needed.
• Regulatory and Compliance Support (25%):
  • Assist the IACUC and ACUD/UAV in maintaining compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, as well as maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.
  • Assist with external program reviews, site visits, and inspections, including document preparation and reviewer escort.
  • Support various IACUC activities, including veterinary pre-review of protocols and semiannual evaluations.

Requirements

• Must obtain Kansas veterinary license within 12 months of appointment.
• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
• Current veterinary license in at least one state.
• Work experience demonstrating effective written and verbal communication and collaboration that fosters and maintains productive working relationships.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, following receipt of veterinary degree, providing preventative, clinical, and surgical care to animals, particularly rodents and rabbits, in an academic laboratory animal program.
• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine board eligibility.

Pay

Advertised Salary Range: $140,000 or commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026.