Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed. provides medical services in support of the health of animals that are part of medical research and studies. Prescribes medications, establishes and administers treatment plans, and performs surgeries on animals. Being a Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed. provides oversight of animal care and laboratory protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and statutory requirements. Requires an applicable state license to practice. Additionally, Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed. requires a PhD in veterinary medicine. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed.'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
OVERVIEW: Responsibilities of the Research Veterinarian (RV) is to support the facility's Animal Care Project. This position will provide clinical and research support for the animals approved for use through the facility. All employees are expected to perform their duties as assigned, arrive to work at 7 am and depart at 3:30 pm (M-F). You will be required to work on the weekends/holidays as scheduled. The weekend hours are from 7 am to 12 pm. This position is designated as essential. In addition, you will be expected to work extra hours during emergency situations or if any unexpected situation arise until work is completed. The RV will work collaboratively with the research investigators, research staff, facility personnel, IACUC, and others to maintain a quality animal program. This person is expected to be familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel and issues within the animal program. We expect the RV to be forward thinking and create and assist in developing plans to enhance the learning abilities and performance of the staff that support the facility's Animal Care Project. The RV must possess strong verbal communication, teaching skills and be knowledgeable of pathology and veterinary medical terminology. The RV will efficiently write and maintain reports and develop and maintain an effective relationship with the Government staff.
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