Assistant Veterinary Specialist

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a continuing-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Veterinary Specialist rank in the University Animal Care Department at the University of Arizona. The incumbent reports to the Director and participates in preventive health care and clinical veterinary medicine programs for a wide range of laboratory and agricultural species used in research and teaching. The role supports animal care and use training, oversees assigned animal facilities, advises investigators on animal-model selection and research methods, and provides veterinary review of IACUC protocols. The position also represents University Animal Care on relevant university committees and contributes to teaching, research, service, and departmental leadership.

The incumbent provides clinical care and researcher support for contemporary laboratory and agricultural animals, participates in clinical rounds and an emergency on-call rotation that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays, and helps maintain clinical-care and husbandry procedures. The role includes veterinary leadership for centralized animal facilities, participation in regulatory accreditation activities, and direction of veterinary and husbandry staff and students. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and requires a valid driver’s license. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.
• Completion of a training program in laboratory animal medicine or three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in accordance with the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Full licensure to practice in at least one state.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain USDA accreditation, DEA registration, and Arizona practice licensure upon employment.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification by ACLAM/ECLAM or another applicable AVMA-recognized specialty, or experience commensurate with ACLAM/ECLAM board eligibility.
• Advanced degree (MS, MPH, or PhD) in a laboratory-animal-related field.
• Experience managing and providing clinical and peri-operative care for rodent, large-animal, and nontraditional laboratory-animal species.
• Experience training students and research staff and/or performing biomethodologies, including rodent technical procedures or surgery and large-animal anesthesia or perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for laboratory and agricultural animals, with support from other veterinarians and technical staff.
• Train researchers in technical procedures, including compound administration, surgery, and novel model development.
• Provide veterinary and researcher support for one or more centralized animal facilities.
• Perform clinical rounds and participate in the emergency on-call rotation for weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Assist with coordination of clinical rounds and emergency on-call schedules.
• Maintain, update, and approve standard operating procedures related to clinical care and husbandry.
• Participate in large-animal experimental surgery, agricultural program support, and other University Animal Care programs as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with University Animal Care users to meet animal research support needs.
• Advise investigators on animal-model selection, humane research methods and techniques, and other animal-related research, testing, or education issues.
• Provide training related to animal care and use.
• Serve as a veterinary reviewer for IACUC protocols.
• Provide veterinary leadership for one or more centralized animal facilities and participate in the University Animal Care Management Team.
• Help prepare documents and participate in site visits for AAALAC accreditation and other regulatory agencies.
• Provide direction to veterinary and husbandry technical staff and students.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service.
• Participate in University Animal Care seminars, AALAS certification training, investigator and student technical training, veterinary student clinical rotations, and ACLAM resident instruction.
• Pursue independent or collaborative scholarly activities and research.
• Participate in departmental management decisions, university service, teaching, and research.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree