Clinical Veterinarian

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the position of Clinical Veterinarian within the Department of Animal Care and Technologies (DACT). This position is one of two Clinical Veterinarians among a 7-person Veterinary Services team that is responsible for ensuring animal well-being and compliance with federal regulations related to the use of animals in research and teaching. This is achieved by attending to all animal health cases and providing experimental design, procedural, and training support to investigators. The team is led by an Associate Director of Veterinary Services who reports directly to the Attending Veterinarian. The successful candidate should have (1) extensive knowledge of the husbandry and clinical care of species commonly used in research, (2) experience within an institutional animal care and use programs, (3) an unabated commitment to service, and (4) a strong desire for career development.

Requirements

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) by the time of hire
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States
Ability to work as a team with group communication

Nice To Haves

1 – 3 years practical experience as a veterinarian (laboratory animal a plus)
Extensive knowledge of the husbandry and clinical care of laboratory rodents and nonhuman primates
Skill in many common surgical procedures used in animal research
Experience with an institutional animal care and use program
Experience in lab animal medicine, preferably within a university setting.
Health care and procedural experience with laboratory rodents and nonhuman primates.
Possesses skill in many common surgical procedures used in animal research.
Teamwork and group communication are key elements in this environment
Research environment experience a plus

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Attending Veterinarian, uses veterinary knowledge and skills to support university research and teaching endeavors.
Provides veterinary care to the animals being used in research and teaching.
Educates, trains, and provides support to research personnel on animal-related procedures relevant to their research needs.
Works with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to ensure regulatory compliance.