University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Cincinnati, OH
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The University of Cincinnati is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian or Sr. Clinical Veterinarian to join the Laboratory Animal Medicine Services (LAMS) team. This role involves providing veterinary care for USDA covered species and rodents, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position may be filled at either the Clinical or Sr. Clinical level based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, with the Sr. role including additional responsibilities such as oversight of biosecurity and IACUC protocol management.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical guidance to veterinary technical staff for rodent health cases and USDA covered species.
- Assist with pre-anesthesia, anesthesia, and anesthetic maintenance for large and small animal species.
- Support the Director in training LAMS technical staff and research staff members.
- Provide regulatory compliance support and assist with IACUC activities.
- Participate in veterinary on-call rotation and report animal, facility, and personnel issues.
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA-accredited school.
- Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state, with the requirement to obtain an Ohio license within one year.
- Ability to obtain DEA license within one year.
- Two years of experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine for Clinical Veterinarian; three years for Sr. Clinical Veterinarian.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing animal research.
Nice-to-haves
- ACLAM Diplomate status.
- USDA Accreditation.
- Experience in an academic research environment.
- Experience managing genetically engineered mouse models.
- Advanced research degrees (MS, MPH, MBA, PhD or other applicable degree) for Sr. Clinical Veterinarian.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an employee wellness program.
- Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
