What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Veterinarian position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
Animal Welfare Services (AWS) and Terrestrial Animal Care Services (TeACS) are responsible for managing and administrating a centralized program of laboratory animal care which is in compliance with the federal Animal Welfare Act, the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training. TeACS is a research core service facility (for research and teaching) that reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research Facilities. The functions of TeACS are daily animal care, veterinary care, provision of research services, surgical assistance and patient monitoring, purchase of live vertebrates, disbursement of controlled substances, and training of research and technical personnel who use live animals for research or teaching.
The Attending Veterinarian (AV) is responsible for the veterinary program for research animals; to develop, perform and monitor the UO veterinary services program in conjunction with the TeACS Director, TeACS Manager, AqACS Manager, the ZIRC veterinarian and consulting veterinarians to assure that proper husbandry and veterinary service is provided for all animals within the central and satellite facilities; to observe animals to assess their health; to perform clinical and surgical procedures, necropsies, and maintain appropriate clinical records; to develop and monitor preventative medicine programs; supervise, monitor or perform surgery, administer anesthesia and pre- and post-operative care; and oversee animal health surveillance programs.
Position Summary
The Clinical Veterinarian (CV) assists the Attending Veterinarian (AV) in developing, administering and monitoring the UO veterinary services program in conjunction with the TeACS and AqACS Directors. The CV works with the AV to ensure that proper husbandry and veterinary services are provided for animals within the central and satellite facilities; observes animals to assess, monitor and develop treatment plans for health concerns; performs clinical diagnostics, surgical procedures and necropsies when indicated; maintains appropriate clinical records; and assists with animal health surveillance programs.
The CV additionally provides formal and informal training and consultation for faculty, staff, and students on methods of laboratory animal surgery and medicine as mandated by federal law and University policy to ensure appropriate care and use of laboratory animals; works with the IACUC, AV and facility Directors in formulating and updating training programs.
The CV further serves as an alternate voting member for the AV on the IACUC and contributes to SOP development and implementation as well as maintenance of AAALAC accreditation standards. The CV may assist with pre-review of protocols for the IACUC. The CV will maintain knowledge of federal and state laws; correspond as necessary with federal and state officials; and consult with the IACUC concerning University policies and procedures.
The CV conducts clinical rounds interacting with laboratory staff and technicians as needed. They assist researchers in performing veterinary related technical procedures in support of existing research to improve animal health outcomes.
The CV shares on-call duties with the Attending Veterinarian.
Minimum Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) from an AVMA-accredited college.
- Experience in the veterinary care of common laboratory animal species such as rodents, fish and raptors in a laboratory animal facility.
- Current and active license to practice Veterinary Medicine in at least one state.
