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CLINICAL LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN The University of Alabama at Birmingham General Responsibilities ... To support health surveillance and preventative medicine programs, and to participate in teaching ...

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Facilitate in-person lab animal care and training for medical and dental residents using animal ... Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.

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CLINICAL LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN

CLINICAL LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN

UAB

Tampa, FL

$94K - $153K/yr

Other

Posted 21 days ago

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Job description

CLINICAL LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:
To provide clinical and surgical medical care of animals (multi-species) used in research and training. To support health surveillance and preventative medicine programs, and to participate in teaching and training of departmental personnel and research staff. To review animal use requests for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and Animal Welfare regulations. To supervise veterinary staff members and provide emergency veterinary care. To participate in all activities that are part of a dynamic laboratory animal care and use program including research, grant writing, equipment and process evaluation, tours and the development of standard operating procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides support to research investigators by combining veterinary knowledge with research needs. 
2.    Provides clinical and surgical care of research animals. 
3.    Provides resources for coordination of animal care between the vet staff and care staff, hands-on, one-on-one, or classroom style training to improve the level of animal care and quality of research provided and conducted by investigators and their staff. 
4.    Participates in rotational on-call. 
5.    Directly supervises 1 to 6 employees. 
6.    Participates in SEBLAB cage change rotation.
7.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $94,375 - $153,355
 

Minimum Requirements:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and two (2) years of related experience required OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and completion of a related training program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
Currently credentialed as an American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Diplomate by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) or similar board veterinary specialty (i.e. American College of Veterinary Surgeons or American College Veterinary Pathologist) preffered. State of Alabama Veterinary License must be obtained within two (2) years from hire date.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
    Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities. 
    Ability to problem-solve. 
    Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction. 
    Ability to research related topics. 
    Ability to use personal computer and related software. 
    Ability to work as part of a team. 
    Ability to work independently. 
    Analytical, Conflict resolution, and Interpersonal skills. 
    Knowledge of medical terminology. 
    Knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control. 
    Prioritization, project management, and written / verbal communication skills. 

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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