Large Animal Research Coordinator

About the role

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Coordinator of Large Animal Research. This position assists veterinarians with advanced technical procedures for reproductive management in both client owned animals and in approved funded research projects within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/ This is a continuing position.

Responsibilities

• Manages large animals for research and teaching needs, coordinates the animal use in compliance with IACUC guidelines.
• Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans laboratory, research facilities and equipment as well as maintains inventories for the laboratory and research areas.
• Facilitates veterinary diagnostics and treatments in a safe manner by administering medications, routine vaccinations, and treatment according to prescribed instructions.
• Assists with training laboratory animal caretakers and students regarding care of animals, preventative medicine practices, collection of specimens, and handling of animals.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily as well as observes status of health of animals, environmental conditions, temperatures, and sanitation.
• Assists researchers with examination, treatment, research, projects, surgery, restraint, sample collection in animals, and assists in emergency and critical care of patients.
• Observes and records data, abnormal clinical signs, and collects and labels specimens.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as loaders, skid steers, tractors, forklifts, etc. to