University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL-posted 4 months ago
$110,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Urbana, IL
101-250 employees
Educational Services

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian / Assistant Director, Veterinarian for the Animal Care Program. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The Clinical Veterinarian will provide support in the daily operation of the veterinary care program and the facility management of laboratory animal facilities maintained by the Animal Care Program (ACP). The Assistant Director, Veterinarian will manage the daily operations of the veterinary care program, including administrative functions while ensuring effective facility management of laboratory animal facilities maintained by the ACP.

  • Provide clinical and preventive care for research animals, including emergency care (weekends, after hours, and holidays). Consult with faculty, researchers, and staff on veterinary care and animal-related concerns.
  • Assist with technical support and training for researchers and laboratory staff.
  • Support the management of animal care facilities, equipment, and resources to ensure effective animal care and research support.
  • Provide veterinarian oversight of satellite facilities.
  • Serve on the IACUC as required, participate in protocol review, semiannual inspections, program reviews, policy revisions and post approval monitoring.
  • Review biosafety protocols and participate in biosafety audits.
  • Assist with mentoring, guidance and indirect supervision of postdoctoral researchers, veterinary technicians, animal facility coordinators, and animal care staff.
  • Participate in interview processes as needed.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs and standard operating procedures for faculty, staff, and students involved in animal research, teaching, and testing.
  • Support veterinary student instruction through formal class sessions and/or supervised rotations.
  • Provide administrative support to leadership.
  • Serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.
  • DVM or equivalent from an AVMA accredited veterinary school.
  • Ability to obtain an Illinois veterinary license within 6 months of hire.
  • Completion of an ACLAM recognized training program in laboratory animal medicine or equivalent experience.
  • Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state.
  • ACLAM board certification or board-eligible.
  • Competitive salary range of $110,000 to $145,000 for Clinical Veterinarian level and $125,000 to $160,000 for Assistant Director, Veterinarian level.
  • Comprehensive benefits portfolio.
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