Clinical Veterinarian

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

26d • CA$132,351 - CA$220,587 • Onsite

About The Position

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is a leading institution in biomedical research, education, and clinical care, with a vast network of affiliated hospitals and clinical sites. It plays a significant role in training physicians and healthcare professionals for Ontario and beyond, with a large global alumni network.

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a license to practice in the Province of Ontario
• A graduate degree and certification or eligibility for certification by the American College for Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience working in a major university or a major biotech/pharma animal care program or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory animal medicine, including clinical care, diagnosis, treatment, and post-mortem procedures
• Experience overseeing animal care programs, including resource planning, facility operations, and program administration
• Experience developing and implementing facility-wide biosecurity measures, quality assurance protocols, and SOPs, with a proven ability to safeguard the integrity of ongoing animal-based research programs
• Experience managing, supervising and leading staff, preferably in a unionized environment, with the ability to effectively train and educate staff on ethical standards, legislation, and operational guidelines
• Experience supporting research programs and working with investigators in an academic or clinical research setting
• Experience providing consultation to both internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, institutional leadership and facilities teams
• Advanced knowledge of surgical practices, instrumentation, anesthesia, analgesia, and post-operative care for laboratory animal species
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to work under time constraints with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner, multitask and prioritize work

Responsibilities

• Oversee veterinary care and professional services provided by the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM).
• Supervise DCM’s surgical facilities.
• Deliver comprehensive veterinary care and professional services, including CALAM-aligned surgical services.
• Provide investigator consultation and training.
• Conduct expert protocol and animal-use reviews as a member of local and institutional Animal Care Committees.
• Provide professional administration of the animal care program, including oversight of resource allocation and maintenance of the physical plant.
• Champion regulatory excellence by ensuring animal care and use activities meet or exceed provincial and federal standards.
• Liaise directly with regulatory officials.
• Communicate inspection and assessment outcomes to investigative staff.

What This Job Offers

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