Clinical Veterinarian for laboratory Animals

University of Bern International; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Bern International is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for laboratory animals to join their Central Animal Facility. This role involves independent veterinary care, compliance with regulations, and scientific support in biomedical research. Ideal candidates should have a degree in veterinary medicine, experience in laboratory animal medicine, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Participation in Journal club and book reading groups.

Support for professional and competencies development.

At least 1 congress participation per year.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in veterinary medicine eligible to work in Switzerland.
• At least 3 years of working experience in laboratory animal medicine required on job.
• Fluent in English and/or German, other languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide veterinary medical care independently.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with university guidelines and Swiss regulations.
• Advise researchers on clinical issues and animal models.

Kenntnisse

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Goal oriented

Stress resistance

Ausbildung

Degree in veterinary medicine

ECLAM / ACLAM board

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical Veterinarian for laboratory Animals

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The Central Animal Facility is the largest facility of the Experimental Animal Center (EAC), University of Bern (Switzerland). Its main function is to breed and house small rodents and rabbits and to provide the infrastructure for conducting animal experiments as part of the biomedical research program of the University of Bern. The 3Rs (Reduce, Refine, Replace), the "Culture of Care" and compliance with guidelines and regulations are cornerstones of the EAC strategy. We are seeking from now on or by agreement a

Clinical Veterinarian for laboratory Animals.

Areas of responsibility

Clinical veterinary medicine

• Supply veterinary medical care independently
• Careful implementation of preventive medicine programs (routine health monitoring, import, quarantine, diagnostics)
• Participate in veterinary on-call schedule
  
  

Compliance

• Ensure regulatory compliance with university guidelines and Swiss regulations
• Develop, review, and revise clinical-related SOPs
• Support with the EAC veterinary pharmacy
• Audit veterinary medical records and other clinically related documents
• Serve as a rotating member in internal facility/programmatic evaluations
• Support with creating datasheet for GM animals and the distress monitoring
  
  

Scientific support

• Advice and support for researchers on clinical issues / animal models / breeding strategies
• Participate to the internal training to researchers and animal care staff Support researchers on animal administration database (PyRAT)
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in veterinary medicine eligible to work in Switzerland
• ECLAM / ACLAM board a desired plus
• At least 3 years of working experience in laboratory animal medicine required
• Practical experience in embryo / breeding techniques desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative, goal oriented and excellent organizational skills, ambitious, stress resistant
• Fluent in English and/or German, other languages are a plus
  
  

We offer

• A 2-year position, with the possibility of prolongation
• An interesting job with responsibility in the field of biomedical research with the University of Bern as an attractive employer
• Participation in Journal club and book reading groups.
• We promote the continuing professional and competences development.
• A supportive working environment
• At least 1 congress participation per year
  
  

For more information, please contact PD A. Bergadano: [e-mail]

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