What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Veterinarian (Lab Animal Resources) position at UT Health San Antonio?
Job Description
Provides veterinary care and fulfills veterinarian responsibilities for the animal care program. Responsible for the well-being of all animals.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-quality animal care in accordance with all regulations.
- Oversees and ensures adherence to research protocols involving animals and procedures.
- Assists with providing clinical and surgical support for the entire animal program.
- Oversees facility standards for compliance to regulations affecting animal research.
- Develops / presents training programs and instructs staff in humane methods of animal maintenance and experimentation.
- Assists Director with implementation and execution of all program aspects concerning animal health and safety issues in cooperation with appropriate health and safety officials at the Institute.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
License And Certification
Required Skills
Three (3) years experience is required; experience working in an AAALAC accredited academic facility is preferred.
About Us
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options :
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $40,000
