Clinical Veterinarian

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & pension

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Manitoba seeks a dedicated Clinical Veterinarian to advance animal care and welfare across its research and teaching facilities. You will provide expert clinical care for a diverse range of species and support ethical animal use, protocol reviews, and facility inspections under the Animal Care and Use Program.

You'll work with researchers and staff, contribute to compliance with CCAC guidelines, and participate in on-call coverage as part of a collaborative Veterinary Services

Qualifications

• Must have D.V.M. and be eligible for licensing in Manitoba.
• One full year working with laboratory animals and one year of large animal experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian Council on Animal Care Guidelines an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Good surgical skills, blood collection techniques and other standard veterinary techniques are required.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for diverse laboratory animal species across research and teaching facilities.
• Collaborate with researchers and animal care staff to support high-quality animal welfare.
• Participate in protocol review, facility inspections, and compliance oversight.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitask under pressure

Veterinary skills

Species handling

Feedback interpretation

Education

D.V.M. licensure

Manitoba licensing eligibility

Tools

Surgical skills

Job description

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The opportunity:

The University of Manitoba is seeking a dedicated Clinical Veterinarian to help advance excellence in animal care and welfare across our leading-edge research and teaching facilities. Under the leadership of the Director of the Animal Care and Use Program, you will provide expert clinical care for a diverse range of species, collaborate with researchers and animal care staff, and play a key role in supporting ethical and responsible animal use. From protocol review and facility inspections to compliance oversight and animal welfare leadership, you'll have a direct impact on both animal well-being and the success of innovative research programs. If you're a veterinarian who is passionate about high-quality animal care, collaborative problem-solving, and contributing to a world-class academic environment, we invite you to join our team.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

• Must have D.V.M. and be eligible for licensing in Manitoba.
• One full year working with laboratory animals and one year of large animal experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian Council on Animal Care Guidelines an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Skill in handling and restraint of various species of animals, as well as diagnosis and treatment of a variety of species is required.
• Good surgical skills, blood collection techniques and other standard veterinary techniques are required.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, are required.
• Ability to interpret and formulate feedback/articulate key messages is required.
• Ability to use inclusive, respectful language in all communication is required.
• Ability to carry out all aspects of the position with a high degree of tact, confidentiality, diplomacy, discretion and professionalism is required.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision is required.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment and action in meeting the responsibilities is required.
• Ability to multi‑task and work accurately under pressure is required.
• Ability to evaluate large documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance is required.
• Strong technical skills to learn and adapt to new and changing technology is required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
• Acts as a resource to and participates in the activities of the Animal Care Committees including protocol review, facility and laboratory inspections.
• Assists in animal use protocol review and participates in the activities of the Animal Care Committees, keeping abreast of new research techniques, including the 3 Rs (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement), and settling humane endpoints.
• Will be involved in the ethical review of all animal based research activities through the review of the animal use protocol.
• Attends committee meetings in a scheduled rotation with the other clinical veterinarian(s).
• Reviews proposed amendments to animal use protocols as well as annual renewals.
• Participates in annual facility and laboratory inspections.
• Acts as a professionally qualified veterinarian providing clinical care for all laboratory animals used in research, teaching and testing at the University of Manitoba.
• Participates in routine observation of animals as well as treatment of individual clinical cases.
• Participation in a rotating on call schedule, providing clinical care coverage outside of regular business hours (evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) is required.
• As part of the Veterinary Services team, assists the DACUP and PAM Coordinator in the post-approval monitoring of compliance of research activities with approved protocols.
• Acts as delegated the authority to stop any objectionable procedure if it is considered that unnecessary distress or pain is being experienced by an animal, stop immediately any use of animals which deviates from the approved use, any non-approved procedure, or any procedure causing unforeseen pain or distress to animals, and humanely kill an animal if pain or distress caused to the animal is not part of the approved Protocol and cannot be alleviated.
• Acts as delegated authority to treat, remove from a study or euthanize, if necessary, an animal according to the veterinarian’s professional judgement.
• Acts as a resource for researchers in regard to protocol submission as it relates to: anesthesia, analgesia, surgery and endpoints.
• Acts as a resource for researchers by providing pre-review of protocols and advising on analgesia, anesthesia, surgical procedures and humane endpoints.
• May also be asked by researcher/research staff to perform and/or train staff in surgery and other technical procedures such as blood collection, tissue collection, etc.
• Assists in maintaining and monitoring the established quality control programs for disease surveillance in animal colonies.
• Specific duties may include but are not limited to: performing postmortem examinations, interpreting laboratory test results, reviewing and updating procedures for colony/herd health maintenance, etc.
• Will serve on various university committees such as the Local Animal User Committees, Education Sub-Committee, and facility design committees.
• As part of the Veterinary Services team, assists the DACUP and Lab Animal Training Coordinator in the development and delivery of the university’s Animal User Training Program and associated training labs, including assistance with instruction of students in specific training labs.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all federal, provincial and university regulations as well as with the standards set forth by the Canadian Council on Animal Care, the International Transport Association and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) of Canada and the United States via regular, self-directed review of any current and updated information from these organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.