Department: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000/year; Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 0.5
Application Review Begins
February 18, 2025: Position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
With your online application, please upload a resume and a cover letter describing your experience, professional competencies and qualifications, and your interest to serve the University in the role. You will also be asked to enter the names and contact information of three professional references; candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.
Department Summary
Animal Welfare Services (AWS) and Terrestrial Animal Care Services (TeACS) are responsible for managing and administrating a centralized program of laboratory animal care which is in compliance with the federal Animal Welfare Act, the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training. TeACS is a research core service facility (for research and teaching) that reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research Facilities. The functions of TeACS are daily animal care, veterinary care, provision of research services, surgical assistance and patient monitoring, purchase of live vertebrates, disbursement of controlled substances, and training of research and technical personnel who use live animals for research or teaching.
The Attending Veterinarian (AV) is responsible for the veterinary program for research animals; to develop, perform and monitor the UO veterinary services program in conjunction with the TeACS Director, TeACS Manager, AqACS Manager, the ZIRC veterinarian and consulting veterinarians to assure that proper husbandry and veterinary service is provided for all animals within the central and satellite facilities; to observe animals to assess their health; to perform clinical and surgical procedures, necropsies, and maintain appropriate clinical records; to develop and monitor preventative medicine programs; supervise, monitor or perform surgery, administer anesthesia and pre- and post-operative care; and oversee animal health surveillance programs.
Position Summary
The Clinical Veterinarian (CV) assists the Attending Veterinarian (AV) in developing, administering and monitoring the UO veterinary services program in conjunction with the TeACS and AqACS Directors. The CV works with the AV to ensure that proper husbandry and veterinary services are provided for animals within the central and satellite facilities; observes animals to assess, monitor and develop treatment plans for health concerns; performs clinical diagnostics, surgical procedures and necropsies when indicated; maintains appropriate clinical records; and assists with animal health surveillance programs.
The CV additionally provides formal and informal training and consultation for faculty, staff, and students on methods of laboratory animal surgery and medicine as mandated by federal law and University policy to ensure appropriate care and use of laboratory animals; works with the IACUC, AV and facility Directors in formulating and updating training programs.
The CV further serves as an alternate voting member for the AV on the IACUC and contributes to SOP development and implementation as well as maintenance of AAALAC accreditation standards. The CV may assist with pre-review of protocols for the IACUC. The CV will maintain knowledge of federal and state laws; correspond as necessary with federal and state officials; and consult with the IACUC concerning University policies and procedures.
The CV conducts clinical rounds interacting with laboratory staff and technicians as needed. They assist researchers in performing veterinary related technical procedures in support of existing research to improve animal health outcomes.
The CV shares on-call duties with the Attending Veterinarian.
Minimum Requirements
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Experience in the veterinary care of common laboratory animal species such as rodents, fish and raptors in a laboratory animal facility.
• Current and active license to practice Veterinary Medicine in at least one state.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to provide veterinary care of common laboratory animal species.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills; ability to set appropriate priorities between multiple concurrent tasks.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems independently as well as in a collaborative team environment, and represent the university in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to teach and assess a variety of veterinary techniques to researchers and students in one-on-one and group settings.
• Ability to enforce policies and regulations through direct feedback and written communications.
• Ability to articulate necessary information to people with varying educational, cultural and language backgrounds.
• Proficiency with information technology, including web, word processing and data entry.
Preferred Qualifications
• Current and active license to practice Veterinary Medicine in Oregon.
• ACLAM Board Certification or eligibility.
• Knowledge of federal regulations associated with the use of laboratory animals as well as AAALAC standards.
• Experience with Biosafety, Crisis Management, and Occupational Health & Safety Training.
• Experience with zebrafish husbandry and veterinary care.
• Experience with aquatic care and environments.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
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