Animal Facility Veterinarian (53225)

Duties and Responsibilities: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution Board certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM) Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine from a U.S. State Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for animal care and use Minimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine Skilled in MS Office Suite

QualificationsBasic Qualifications: Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for laboratory animals in the TRP vivarium, primarily mice and guinea pigs. Conduct regular health assessments and preventive care programs for all laboratory animals. Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in laboratory animals. Perform surgical procedures on facility animals, as needed, (spa and neuter, hernia repair, growth removals, dental extractions, etc.). Provide post operative care of all animals. Perform euthanizations as necessary. Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including those recorded in the facility database (including treatments, examinations, test results, surgeries and outcomes) and other records required by local and state laws. Develop and implement animal care protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines Provide training and guidance to research staff on proper animal handling, care, and use Serve as a voting member of the VRC ACUC. Review and evaluate animal use protocols to ensure ethical and humane treatment of animals Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to animal care and use Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals Monthly reports summarizing veterinary services provided, including health assessments, treatments, and surgeries performed Documentation of compliance with animal care protocols and regulatory standards Written evaluations and recommendations for animal use protocols reviewed by the ACUC Attendance and participation in all scheduled ACUC meetings and inspections Training materials and records for research staff on animal care and use Meet with lab members to present updates

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.