Clinical Veterinarian

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Surgical Support
• Conduct clinical rounds and provide medical care for rodents, rabbits, fish, and agricultural species (swine)
• Deliver anesthesia and surgical support, collaborating with Principal Investigators (PIs) on protocol refinement and perioperative care for large animal models
• Oversee and mentor veterinary technicians in clinical procedures and treatment delivery
• Manage clinical priorities across multiple facilities on two campuses, ensuring consistent standards of care and regulatory compliance in urban vivariums
• Exercise professional autonomy to resolve facility-specific veterinary issues independently

Regulatory Compliance, Documentation and Scientific Consultation

• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy, and AAALAC International standards
• Serve as a voting member of the VCU IACUC, contributing to protocol review, policy development, veterinary observations, subcommittee work, and investigator consultations

Emergency & On-Call Services

• Participate in a rotating schedule for weekend and holiday on-call veterinary emergency coverage

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Ability to obtain a Virginia Veterinary License and DEA registration
• Demonstrated ability to work in—and foster—an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility among faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLAM board-eligible (residency completed) or board-certified
• Experience in the handling, anesthesia, and clinical management of swine or other agricultural species in a research setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical priorities in a decentralized or multi-site environment

Salary Range

Final compensation commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid annual and holiday leave
• Generous tuition benefits
• Retail savings options
• Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
• Employee discounts
• Well-being resources
• Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement

Unit

VP Research MBU

Department

Animal Care Facility

Facility

Fully Onsite

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

Yes

ORP Eligible

Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite