Clinical Veterinarian

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

16d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Attending Veterinarian (AV) in developing, administering, and monitoring the UO veterinary services program.
Ensure proper husbandry and veterinary services are provided for animals within central and satellite facilities.
Observe animals to assess, monitor, and develop treatment plans for health concerns.
Perform clinical diagnostics, surgical procedures, and necropsies when indicated.
Maintain appropriate clinical records.
Assist with animal health surveillance programs.
Provide formal and informal training and consultation for faculty, staff, and students on methods of laboratory animal surgery and medicine.
Work with the IACUC, AV, and facility Directors in formulating and updating training programs.
Serve as an alternate voting member for the AV on the IACUC.
Contribute to SOP development and implementation as well as maintenance of AAALAC accreditation standards.
Assist with pre-review of protocols for the IACUC.
Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws.
Correspond as necessary with federal and state officials.
Consult with the IACUC concerning University policies and procedures.
Conduct clinical rounds interacting with laboratory staff and technicians as needed.
Assist researchers in performing veterinary related technical procedures in support of existing research to improve animal health outcomes.
Share on-call duties with the Attending Veterinarian.