Attending Veterinarian for Agricultural Animals and Wildlife (Assistant / Associate / Research Professor)

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Applications are invited for the position of Attending Veterinarian for Agricultural Animals and Wildlife (Assistant / Associate / Research Professor) within the Animal Resource Program (ARP) at The Pennsylvania State University. This position is based on the University Park Campus located in State College, PA. The ARP is an interdisciplinary research and teaching support program that provides husbandry, veterinary care, and procedural training for over 20 departments, 5 colleges, and 500+ investigative faculty and staff. The ARP has a faculty and staff of 30 individuals including 4 veterinarians and 2 veterinary technicians. The ARP provides veterinary oversight for laboratory animals, agricultural animals, and wildlife at University Park as well as several outlying campuses. The entire Penn State animal care program is fully accredited by AAALAC International including the program for agricultural animals and wildlife. This position holds a non-tenure line, faculty appointment in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research reporting to the Director of the ARP. This veterinarian will work closely with researchers and instructors using agricultural animals and wildlife in research and education to support their efforts while ensuring appropriate veterinary care for the animals. This veterinarian will also work closely with the IACUC, IBC, and other veterinary faculty and staff in ARP to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding the care and use of animals. These are term appointments with the possibility of renewal. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA accredited school or equivalent with experience working with agricultural animals and wildlife
• The successful candidate will be expected to obtain a Pennsylvania veterinary license and USDA category II veterinary accreditation within 1 year
• The veterinarian must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with a diverse population
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in a related veterinary specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical veterinary care of agricultural animals and wildlife
• Providing oversight of private practitioners caring for the University’s agricultural animals
• Performing disease surveillance and overseeing biosecurity
• Collaborating with investigators on grants and research contracts
• Reviewing protocols as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
• Assisting with the efforts of compliance and administrative offices such the Office for Research Protections, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of Physical Plant, Occupational Health and Safety, and others as necessary

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees