Veterinary Care Specialist

4 days ago

Urbana, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Care Specialist to join our team at the University of Illinois. The successful candidate will provide clinical and preventive care of research animals, including emergency care, and consult with faculty, researchers, and research staff on veterinary care, animal-related issues, and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical and preventive care of research animals, including emergency care
  • Consult with faculty, researchers, and research staff on veterinary care, animal-related issues, and regulatory matters
  • Provide technical support and teaching to researchers and their laboratory staff
  • Manage animal care facilities, equipment, and other required resources to provide animal care and research support
  • Provide veterinarian oversight of satellite facilities
  • Serve on the IACUC as required, participate in protocol review, semiannual inspections, program reviews, policy revisions, and post-approval monitoring
  • Review biosafety protocols and participate in biosafety audits
  • Provide mentoring of postdoctoral research associates and indirect supervision of veterinary technicians, animal facility coordinators, and animal care staff
  • Mentor and assign tasks and participate in interview processes
  • Develop and implement comprehensive intramural training/educational programs for faculty, staff, and students utilizing animals in research, teaching, and/or testing
  • Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory animal facilities and in the development of animal care policy and procedure to meet program objectives
  • Teach veterinary students during formal class sessions and/or supervised rotations within the department
  • Provide administrative support to the Associate Director(s) and Director
  • Serve on campus or external committees as required
Requirements
  • Minimum DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
  • Minimum of two years laboratory animal clinical experience
  • Completion of an ACLAM-recognized training program in laboratory animal medicine or equivalent experience
  • Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state and ability to obtain an Illinois license within 6 months of hire
  • USDA accreditation or ability to acquire accreditation within a year of hire
Preferred Qualifications
  • ACLAM board certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to the use of animals in research and teaching
  • Ability to foster constructive relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other constituencies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively and productively work both as a team member/leader and independently
  • Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently with a professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment with multiple and changing priorities and tasks
  • Good organizational skills

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