Senior Clinical Veterinarian - Comparative Medicine- JR74573

 Job Description Summary

    This position is for an experienced laboratory animal veterinarian for the preventative, emergency and clinical veterinary medical care of the laboratory animals used in the Washington University (St. Louis) research program. Join our team of veterinarians in providing laboratory animal services to the research staff at Washington University’s AAALAC-accredited program.

    The Division of Comparative Medicine is embarking on an exciting growth phase, with completion and occupancy of a new animal facility in late 2023, and further development of its existing programs in gnotobiotics, large animal surgery, non-human primate medicine, and laboratory diagnostics. The new facility will have a state-of-the-art vertical vivarium design with the capacity to hold over 35,000 cages of rodents. Consistently ranked among the top medical schools by U.S. News and World Report, Washington University School of Medicine is one of the largest recipients of funding for research and training from the National Institutes of Health.

Job Details, Primary Duties & Responsibilities

        Provide veterinary medical care and surgical services to research animals.

        Regulatory Compliance, protocol review and IACUC participation.

        Animal model development and consultation with research staff.

        Assists with facility management within their assigned facility.

        Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

        Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri.

        Accreditation by the USDA.

        Broad knowledge of laboratory animal health/medicine, diagnostics, pathology, treatment, surgical procedures and clinical care of a wide variety of research animal species.

        Demonstrated decision making skills with ability to work meeting goals and deadlines.

        Ability to work collaboratively with principal investigators, research staff, veterinary staff, veterinary technicians, and husbandry staff.

        Strong knowledge of all applicable federal regulations, standards and guidelines for all vertebrate animals used in teaching and research, including familiarity with AAALAC-International accreditation standards, as demonstrated in work history and credentials.

 

Minimum Requirements

        Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA Council on Education accredited veterinary college or school.

        Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).

        Seven years of experience serving as a laboratory animal veterinarian.

        Effective written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of the DCM and research staff.

        Proficiency, knowledge and experience with computers and Microsoft Office Suite tools including Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.

 

How to Apply

          Apply online at https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External

 

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