Senior Clinical Veterinarian

Office of Research & Innovation, Division of Animal Resources invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our Veterinary Team as a Senior Clinical Veterinarian. Duties & Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive clinical care and preventive veterinary programs for a diverse species portfolio, including rodents, rabbits, swine, and aquatic models. Provide surgical and anesthetic consultation to Principal Investigators, assisting with protocol refinements and perioperative management. Under the mentorship of the Associate Director, develop expertise and provide clinical oversight for complex USDA‑regulated surgical protocols. Conduct mandatory veterinary observations of surgical procedures as required by institutional and regulatory mandates. Exercise professional authority to manage individual animal health cases and welfare interventions in alignment with institutional standards. Provide clinical mentorship and guidance to the junior Clinical Veterinarian and the Licensed Veterinary Technician team to ensure consistent veterinary standards. Identify clinical risks in decentralized facilities through regular site assessments and provide technical training to staff as needed. Collaborate with the Associate Director to ensure veterinary authority is consistently applied at the cage‑side and procedural level. Serve as a voting member of the VCU IACUC, providing expert veterinary protocol reviews and participating in post‑approval monitoring. Assist the Associate Director and Attending Veterinarian with AAALAC International accreditation maintenance and USDA/OLAW regulatory reporting. Act as a Partner in Science for faculty, offering veterinary expertise on experimental design to ensure both scientific rigor and animal welfare. Participate in the rotation for 24/7 on‑call emergency veterinary coverage. Support the Associate Director by serving as a clinical lead for veterinary and welfare matters as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. DVM/VMD from an AVMA‑accredited institution. Board Certification (DACLAM) is required. Five (5) years of professional experience in laboratory animal medicine post‑DACLAM certification, or a significant demonstration of specialized experience in veterinary medicine in combination with DACLAM board certification. Ability to obtain a Virginia Veterinary License and DEA registration. Preferred Qualifications Documented proficiency in the clinical and surgical management of rabbits and swine. Proven experience with veterinary health surveillance in large‑scale rodent programs. Experience working effectively within a decentralized, multi‑site academic research environment. Salary Range $135,000 (final compensation commensurate with experience) Benefits All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Additional Information FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite University Job Title: 33254Y - Sr Clinical Veterinarian RS1 Contact Name: Niki Boyd Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr