Veterinarian (VETERINARIAN 2)

University of California, Davis; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California, Davis in Tulare, CA seeks a Veterinarian 2 to coordinate veterinary diagnostics and outbreak response in CAHFS. You will review test findings, enter interpretations in LIMS, finalize client reports, and support regulatory reporting during foreign animal disease events.

The role requires a DVM or equivalent, California veterinary license, and experience in infectious diseases, bacteriology, molecular diagnostics, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for or possession of a California Veterinary License.
• DVM or equivalent/comparable veterinary degree, including strong background in infectious diseases and emergency duties.
• Experience in veterinary infectious diseases, bacteriology, virology, molecular diagnostics and high-throughput testing.
• Knowledge of quality control/quality assurance and safety in an accredited lab.
• Experience with propagating/preparing virus, bacteria, toxins, and nucleic acids.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine, including regulatory aspects.
• Skills to work with LIMS/StarLIMS for data entry and reporting.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 50% of time in Veterinary Diagnostic Services.
• 25% of time in Biotechnology.
• 25% of time in Bacteriology.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

LIMS data entry

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

DVM or equivalent

California Veterinary License

Tools

LIMS/StarLIMS

Job description

This position is permanently located in Tulare, CA. Serves as a case coordinator for CAHFS' Biotechnology and as a backup case coordinator for Bacteriology and Immunology. Completes routine case coordinator functions on a daily basis including reviewing and interpreting test findings for client reporting purposes; entering test interpretation into the CAHFS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), finalizing and sending client reports using the LIMS; and completing structured diagnoses for utilization by veterinarians, regulatory officials, livestock industry representatives and other entities. Serves as the Department's primary reporter for Foreign Animal Disease reporting and Outbreak response, ensuring mandated reporting is completed, and managing and resolving issues. This position also serves as a local subject matter expert for the Biotechnology and Bacteriology sections in Tulare and conducts bench testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Eligibility for or possession of a California Veterinary License.
• DVM or equivalent/comparable veterinary degree, including strong background in infectious diseases and experience to respond appropriately in emergency duties, e.g., suspected foreign animal diseases or diseases that impact public health.
• Experience in the field of veterinary infectious diseases, bacteriology, virology, and molecular diagnostics and performing, testing and troubleshooting molecular and bacteriology diagnostic procedures and automated instrumentation in a diagnostic environment or accredited facility and experience performing complex diagnostic and assay development techniques in a high through-put testing laboratory.
• Experience with quality control/quality assurance and safety methods in an accredited laboratory that utilizes complex methodology, developing, implementing, critically evaluating performance, resolving technical problems related to molecular diagnostic/virology methods, and methods of containment, decontamination and disposal of infectious and biohazardous materials and knowledge to dispose of hazardous and contaminated materials in a safe manner and in accordance with campus and EH&S policies and procedures.
• Experience propagating and/or preparing virus, bacteria, toxins, and nucleic acids or associated reagents to meet strict quality control standards.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine; diagnostic veterinary medicine including veterinary virology, molecular biology, genetics, serology, and bacteriology to understand the use and interpretation of laboratory test procedures; and state and federal regulations applicable to the practice of veterinary medicine and to regulation of livestock, poultry and meat industries.
• Skill in use of computer databases and operating languages sufficient to work with LIMS/StarLIMS for data entry and reporting and knowledge and skills to apply existing theory and research findings to define unusual and complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions, comprehend an extensive variety of highly complex and technical material, prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports, handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with animal owners and veterinarians.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals including co-workers, clients of CAHFS, and other University units, outside and government agencies and communication skills (written and oral) to communicate test results to CAHFS clients, including regulatory officials, in a clear and concise fashion and keep case coordinators informed of issues, delays, or perceived problems in the assigned case reporting and related case coordinator proxy activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in areas of virology, immunology, genetics, diagnostic medicine, bacteriology, and/or applied epidemiology.
• Extensive experience and technical expertise in PCR development, molecular diagnostic assays, ELISA methods and classical bacteriology.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Veterinary Diagnostic Services
• 25% - Biotechnology
• 25% - Bacteriology

Department Overview

A case coordinator is a qualified veterinarian with knowledge and understanding of Virology/Biotechnology, Immunology, Bacteriology and other disciplines who will interpret, diagnose, and issue formal veterinary results to clients, submitters, and internal/external stakeholders. During an outbreak of a Foreign Animal Disease the case coordinator will act as the liaison for reporting results to the State/Federal task force agencies.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $97,500/yr. - $182,700/yr. (Dept. budgeted range: $97,500/yr. - $126,500/yr. commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience)
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 24
• UC Job Title: VETERINARIAN 2
• UC Job Code: 009545
• Number of Positions: 1
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

This is not a research or laboratory testing position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential. Per the terms and agreements of the department's contracts and grants, the position requires signing of a Confidentiality Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding testing and client information. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm (Work schedule might be slightly different during the training period). Work flexible schedule/overtime as needed to complete projects and meet deadlines. Work with constant interruptions and distractions, traffic and noise from telephone, section activity, etc. Due to test scheduling this position requires after hour reporting duties during but not limited to foreign animal disease outbreak situations. All CAHFS employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must wear laboratory required/supplied PPE and participate in Health Surveillance Program. Must be able to tolerate strong odors and the sight of exposed animal tissues and blood products. May, at times, work with or be in areas where biohazardous and chemical materials and infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards of the position are, but are not limited to salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Campylobacter, hot acids, bases, ethers and other chemicals. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Davis is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

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