Veterinarian (College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources)

Job Title

Veterinarian (College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Veterinarian, under general direction, makes periodic visits for care of research animals, and conduct research with farm animals. This position reports to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a program of veterinary care that ensures animal well-being; develop and help implement herd health programs for approximately 400 head of goats, 100 cattle, and poultry; oversee the adequacy of all other aspects of animal care and use, e.g., animal husbandry, nutrition, sanitation practices, zoonosis control, and hazard containment; perform regulatory activities such as CVIs, brucellosis vaccinations, cattle trichomoniasis testing, etc.
• Supervise the work of veterinary care staff; direct and approve various personnel actions, including but not limited to performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and training.
• Collaborate and assist the Animal Systems Research Group scientists with ongoing research projects. Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Observe University and College administrative policies to ensure full compliance with mandated training, and ensure implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
  
  

Required Education & Experience

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations for animals in research.
• Knowledge of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative training.
• Knowledge of veterinary health care and familiarity with procedures in reproductive technology.
• Knowledge of enhancement to, or newly-developed treatment techniques and options especially as they relate to agricultural species.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, including those with different backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain veterinary professional status by staying up-to-date on veterinary medicine through yearly Continuing Education.
  
  

Required Registrations, Certifications, & Licenses

State of Texas Veterinary License.

Other Requirements

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date

• Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
  
  

Application Submission Guidelines

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.