Senior Clinical Veterinarian - Comparative Medicine

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Join our staff of 9 veterinarians in providing laboratory animal medical services for the research staff at Washington University’s AAALAC-accredited program. The Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is engaged in an exciting growth phase having recently occupied a new $616M neuroscience research facility with a state-of-the-art vertical vivarium design and the capacity to hold over 30,000 cages of rodents. Additionally, our entire biomedical research program continues to grow in size and funding for support of our existing programs in large animal, non-human primate, rodent medicine, surgery, model development, and laboratory diagnostics. For this position, we are seeking an applicant with an interest in laboratory animal medicine in a large, private, research-oriented medical school setting. They should have the flexibility/interest to learn new skills, enjoy working collaboratively with others, and be motivated to develop themselves as an essential contributor to our research program. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provide veterinary medical care and surgical services to research animals. Provide regulatory Compliance, protocol review, and IACUC participation. Provide animal model development and consultation with research staff. Supervision of technical staff. Assist with facility management within their assigned facility. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Dvm/Vdm - Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Certifications: The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role. Veterinarian - American Association of Veterinary State Boards, Veterinarian - American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), Veterinarian - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Veterinary - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Work Experience: Veterinary (5 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications DVM/VMD or Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates® (ECFVG®). License to practice veterinary medicine in at least one US state. American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). Preferred Qualifications Education: ECFVG - foreign DVM/VMD equivalent Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (7 Years), Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (5 Years) Skills: Accreditation Standards, Clinical Care, Clinical Pathology, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication, Computer Literacy, Decision Making, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Medical Diagnostics, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Surgical Procedures, Team Organization, Vertebrate Zoology, Veterinary Medicine, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication Grade G00 Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. Should I consider applying to older job postings? Yes. Due to the unique needs of each search, the selection process may occur at different paces for open positions. Individuals are encouraged to apply to all open positions of interest for which they meet the Required Qualifications. Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. 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