Manager, Animal Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the daily operations of decentralized animal facilities. Is the primary resource for staffing, equipment, compliance, physical plant and research support activities in assigned area. Develops, supervises, and provides training for internal and external staff. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Leadership (Intermediate)
Quality Management (Novice)
Business Results (Novice)
Compliance (Intermediate)
People Management (Intermediate)
Operations Planning (Intermediate)
Laboratory Animal Diseases (Intermediate)
Animal Care Knowledge (Advanced)
5 years relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Assesses the cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters to ensure it meets or exceeds industry and regulatory standards.
Schedules the daily care of research animals. Oversees the receipt and housing of new animals. Regularly monitors facility to assess the health and welfare of the animals.
Monitors and maintains adequate supply inventory levels. Works with vendors to draft maintenance contracts and obtain approvals.
Ensures that the all environmental parameters in the facility are in compliance. Initiates corrective maintenance by internal or external resources, for all deviations out of acceptable range(s).
Reviews documentation and identifies trends that deviate from regulatory requirements. Directs corrective actions to ensure compliance and reports deviations to leadership.
Completes census of animal inventory for space management and cost recovery.
Trains staff and monitors competency in the care and maintenance of animals. Conducts refresher training and serves as a resource for operational and husbandry questions.