Assistant/Associate/Research Professor

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Attending Veterinarian for Agricultural Animals and Wildlife. This role involves providing veterinary care, oversight, and compliance support for a diverse range of agricultural animals and wildlife. The successful candidate will work closely with research faculty and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major public research university while engaging in meaningful work that impacts both education and research. If you are passionate about animal health and welfare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD required with experience in agricultural animals and wildlife.
• Expected to obtain Pennsylvania veterinary license within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care for agricultural animals and wildlife.
• Collaborate with researchers and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Disease Surveillance

Biosecurity Oversight

Education

DVM/VMD from an AVMA accredited school

Board certification in related veterinary specialty

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Applications are invited for the position of Attending Veterinarian for Agricultural Animals and Wildlife (Assistant / Associate / Research Professor) within the Animal Resource Program (ARP) at The Pennsylvania State University. This position is based on the University Park Campus located in State College, PA.

The ARP is an interdisciplinary research and teaching support program that provides husbandry, veterinary care, and procedural training for over 20 departments, 5 colleges, and 500+ investigative faculty and staff. The ARP has a faculty and staff of 30 individuals including 4 veterinarians and 2 veterinary technicians. The ARP provides veterinary oversight for laboratory animals, agricultural animals, and wildlife at University Park as well as several outlying campuses. The entire Penn State animal care program is fully accredited by AAALAC International including the program for agricultural animals and wildlife.

This position holds a non-tenure line, faculty appointment in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research reporting to the Director of the ARP. This veterinarian will work closely with researchers and instructors using agricultural animals and wildlife in research and education to support their efforts while ensuring appropriate veterinary care for the animals. This veterinarian will also work closely with the IACUC, IBC, and other veterinary faculty and staff in ARP to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding the care and use of animals. These are term appointments with the possibility of renewal. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications.

Responsibilities include clinical veterinary care of agricultural animals and wildlife, providing oversight of private practitioners caring for the University's agricultural animals, performing disease surveillance and overseeing biosecurity, collaborating with investigators on grants and research contracts, reviewing protocols as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and assisting with the efforts of compliance and administrative offices such the Office for Research Protections, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of Physical Plant, Occupational Health and Safety, and others as necessary.

Qualifications include a DVM/VMD from an AVMA accredited school or equivalent with experience working with agricultural animals and wildlife. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain a Pennsylvania veterinary license and USDA category II veterinary accreditation within 1 year. Board certification in a related veterinary specialty is preferred. The veterinarian must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with a diverse population.

Penn State is a major, public, land-grant research university with research activity exceeding $1 billion annually. The University Park campus is located within the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities are home to approximately 100,000 people, including over 45,000 students. The area is popular for its mountains, parks, streams, and superb sporting and recreational opportunities. State College has an excellent educational system and offers many cultural events.

To apply, please visit https://hr.psu.edu/careersand submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Inquiries may be directed to Todd A. Jackson, DVM, DACLAM ([e-mail], 1-814-863-7778), Director of the ARP and Chair of the Search Committee. Reviews of applications will start in May of 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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