Assistant Professor, Staff Veterinarian - Biomedical Resource Center, Office of Research

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) supports life-saving biomedical research through nine specialized units. The Biomedical Resource Center (BRC), a centralized animal facility, provides laboratory animal housing, care, research support, and space. The BRC is accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care and serves over 170 principal investigators from MCW, Versiti Blood Research Institute, and the Zablocki VA Medical Center. MCW is seeking a Staff Veterinarian to join the BRC team, with an academic appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor. The Staff Veterinarian, working under the Director and Assistant Provost of the BRC, will contribute to veterinary medical care, animal husbandry, and facility maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards. This role involves managing veterinary technical personnel, consulting with faculty on animal research, reviewing Animal Use Applications, and potentially serving on institutional committees.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
2 years of post-education, clinical experience in laboratory animal practice.
A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine
A thorough knowledge of the normal biology, health and disease of the various animal species normally used in research and teaching.
A knowledge of commonly used rodent breeding techniques and systems.
Knowledge of, and experience with, the specialized equipment and materials used in veterinary medicine, and in the care and maintenance of research animals.
A thorough knowledge of all applicable rule, regulations, policies, and guidelines relating to the use of research animals.
The ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the interpretation and application of policies and regulations.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Biomedical Resource Center personnel, investigative staff, institutional administrators, individuals from other institutions, and the general public.
Must be able to work under pressure and still maintain composure and harmonious relationships with others.
Must be able to work independently, however, must also be able to work as a member of a team dedicated to providing healthy animals for experimental use.
Licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in at least one state

Nice To Haves

Completion of an American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) recognized laboratory animal medicine residency and ACLAM board eligible or board certified.
Certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Provide primary veterinary medical care to animals procured/maintained for MCW research and educational programs.
Design and implement preventive veterinary medical care programs for such animals, ensuring appropriate methods for exclusion, detection, and control of infectious disease and animal morbidity/mortality.
Assist BRC Director/MCW Attending Veterinarian in oversight of research and teaching activities involving animals, ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements and current professional standards.
Provide direction and oversight to BRC supervisors and veterinary technical staff, ensuring appropriate animal husbandry, animal facility maintenance, and technical services. This includes providing training, performance evaluations, and making hiring and promotional recommendations.
Consult with faculty/investigative staff on the use of animals in research and teaching, including, but not limited to animal model development, appropriate animal biomethodology, and methods to minimize animal pain and distress.
Serve as a veterinary reviewer for Animal Use Applications and amendments.
As required, serve as a regular or alternate member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Institutional Biosafety Committee.
Advise the BRC Director on staffing, equipment, and budget issues.
Participate in the training of investigative and animal care personnel.
Provide services to MCW affiliates as needed consistent with interinstitutional agreements.
Other duties as assigned.