Veterinarian

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a dedicated Veterinarian to provide exceptional care to a diverse population of nonhuman primates. This role involves utilizing advanced clinical and surgical techniques while supporting groundbreaking research. The successful candidate will design and implement animal care programs, conduct medical exams, and train staff in effective animal care practices. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation, contributing to the understanding of primate biology and improving human health through research. This position promises a fulfilling career at the intersection of veterinary medicine and scientific advancement.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Veterinary Medicine required.
• Experience with nonhuman primates in research settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides veterinary care to research animals and implements animal care programs.
• Supervises and trains research staff on animal care principles.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Animal Care

Surgical Techniques

Supervisory Skills

Research Support

Education

DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Job Summary:

Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) veterinarians provide daily clinical care to our large population of Old World (rhesus and cynomolgus macaques) and New World (common marmosets) monkeys, as well as provide research support to scientists performing biomedical and behavioral research.

WNPRC veterinarians have the opportunity to utilize cutting edge clinical and surgical techniques and equipment to provide exemplary care to captive nonhuman primates. The WNPRC houses nonhuman primates across three locations: the central location in the heart of the UW campus in downtown Madison, the WIMR facility located near the UW Hospital, and the Blue Mounds Quarantine (BMQ) facility located 30 minutes southwest of Madison.

Responsibilities:
Provides professional veterinary care to animals in research colonies, designs and implements programs, and provides expert guidance to research staff and animal care/use committees to support the wellbeing of research animals. Trains research staff on animal care principals, and may instruct or lecture students to promote safe and effective animal care principals.

• 10% Designs and implements animal care programs of preventive medicine for designated individual animals and colonies


• 20% Conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, treats injuries and diseases, and provides surgical and post-operative care for animals in various environments


• 10% Documents medical procedures and activity, disseminates information, and makes medical recommendations based on results


• 20% Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and unit liaison to internal and external stakeholders and leadership regarding research protocols


• 10% Assists in the development and review of protocols, operating policies and procedures, and grant applications as needed


• 10% Develops and facilitates trainings, educational courses, and affiliated materials to staff and students on animal care methodologies and processes


• 20% Supervises, mentors, and works side-by-side with veterinary technicians dedicated to the support of sophisticated anesthetic and/or surgical procedures

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited school of Veterinary Medicine, or successful completion of ECFVG program.

Qualifications:

* At least one year of experience as a Veterinarian strongly preferred.
* Prior supervisory experience preferred.
* Experience with nonhuman primates in a research setting highly desired.

License/Certification:

Required
Wisconsin Veterinary License
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin at the time of start date.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

* University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
* Required on-call duties will include weekend, evening and holiday work.
* Applicant must be comfortable working with nonhuman primates, infectious diseases, and chemicals/medications in a medical research setting, and wearing various required personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Must be TB negative.
* Allergies to animals must be controlled by medication.
* Applicant will be required to have a measles titer within the first week of employment. Depending on the results of the blood test, applicant may need to be immunized.
* Must possess a valid driver's license that meets standards of UW Risk Management in order to operate WNPRC vehicles.
* A pre-employment check of applicant driving record will be required.
* Criminal background check is required.
* A one-year period of evaluation will be required.
* This is considered an essential position and, as such, applicants must be willing to fulfill the duties of the position.
* Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the University and to protect the University from both actual conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest.

The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) is one of seven federally supported National Primate Research Centers and the only one in the Midwest. WNPRC's mission is to increase the understanding of basic primate biology and to improve human health and quality of life through research. To accomplish this, the WNPRC helps discover treatments, preventions and cures for human disease; generates new knowledge of primate biology, from the molecular and whole animal levels to the understanding of primate ecosystems; facilitates research progress by providing expertise, resources and training to scientists worldwide; and collects primate information and disseminates to the research community and to the public.

How to Apply:

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Final candidates will also be asked to provide at least 5 professional references, including phone and email addresses. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

Contact:

Kate Rouman
[e-mail]
608-263-9183
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Veterinarian(AN011)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/PRIMATE/PRIMATE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313893-AS

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