Research Animal Veterinarian

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

3d • $135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Large Animal Veterinarian is a full-time, non-tenure track position reporting to the Attending Veterinarian. Responsibilities include providing veterinary care and clinical oversight to large agricultural animal species in both biomedical and farm settings; serving on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; assisting faculty and research staff with development of animal models and animal use protocol applications; assisting in the training programs for research staff, animal care staff, and veterinary staff; assisting units in maintaining AAALAC accreditation; supplying research and animal care staff technical guidance in the care and use of large agricultural animals in research; providing surgical and postoperative care to large research animals. Primary duties are caring for animals in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences program.

Requirements

• The desirable candidate will have experience with the operations and health management of large animal facilities, including farm settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• DVM or VMD is required.
• Must be able to be licensed in one state.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain clearance to work with select agents.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training and/or experience working with agricultural animals in a research setting is preferred.
• Board certification in the following specialties are preferred: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal Medicine), American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Beef Cattle Practice, Dairy Practice, Food Animal Practice, Swine Health Management), or other agricultural animal specialties.
• Board eligibility or certification in laboratory animal specialty is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and review of protocols, operating policies and procedures, and grant applications as needed
• Documents medical procedures and activity, disseminates information, and makes medical recommendations based on results
• Develops and facilitates trainings, educational courses, and affiliated materials to staff and students on animal care methodologies and processes
• Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and unit liaison to internal and external stakeholders and leadership regarding research protocols
• Designs and implements animal care programs of preventive medicine for designated individual animals and colonies
• Conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, treats injuries and diseases, and provides surgical and post-operative care for animals in various environments

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation and paid holidays, sick pay, competitive insurance and savings accounts, as well as many retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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