CLINICAL LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Clinical Lab Animal Veterinarian to provide exceptional care for research animals. This dynamic role involves delivering clinical and surgical services, supervising veterinary staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal for passionate professionals, this position offers opportunities for grant writing and educational outreach. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing animal care and research, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a state-funded pension and educational assistance.

Benefits

State-funded pension

Retirement match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Cultural discounts

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and ACLAM Diplomate or similar credential required.
• Two years of related experience or completion of a related training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and surgical care to research animals and supervise health technicians.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and prepare educational materials.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Animal Care

Surgical Skills

Grant Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Veterinary Software

Job description

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The Animal Resource Program (ARP) seeks a Clinical Lab Animal Veterinarian to join its team. The ARP is the primary unit providing care for all animals used in research and teaching at UAB and affiliated hospitals. It operates under the authority of the UAB President, managed by the Associate Vice President for Research Facilities and Infrastructure, and reports to the Vice President for Research. The ARP oversees approximately 215,000 square feet of laboratory animal care space.

This role involves providing clinical and surgical medical care for various research animals, supporting health surveillance and preventative medicine programs, training departmental personnel and research staff, reviewing animal use requests for compliance, supervising veterinary staff, providing emergency care, and contributing to the laboratory animal care and use programs, including research, grant writing, and SOP development. The environment is dynamic and collaborative, ideal for professionals passionate about laboratory animal care and research.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide clinical and surgical care to research animals, including history evaluation, physical assessments, diagnostics, and treatments. Provide on-call and emergency care.
2. Supervise animal health technicians, monitor schedules, and evaluate staff performance.
3. Perform health assessments and review test results for animal shipments, approve receipt of animals, and supervise quarantining procedures.
4. Maintain records, assist in regulatory reporting, and review animal health records for compliance.
5. Serve on the IACUC, review animal use requests, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
6. Prepare and deliver educational lectures, seminars, and workshops on animal care topics.
7. Participate in grant writing, publications, and interact with regulatory agencies.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $109,250 - $177,530

Qualifications include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, two years of related experience or completion of a related training program, and current credentialing as an ACLAM Diplomate or similar. Alabama Veterinary License must be obtained within two years of hire.

UAB Benefits include a state-funded pension, retirement match, educational assistance, parental leave, and cultural discounts. More details are available on the UAB Benefits webpage.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Onsite, Day shift, Regular employment status.

Equal Opportunity: UAB is committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Concerns can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.