Associate Director, Campus Veterinary Services (VETERINARIAN 4)

Veterinarian Position at UC Davis Campus Veterinary Services

Reporting to the Associate Director, Research & Teaching Animal Care Program, provide medical care to research and teaching animals which includes rotating weekend on-calls and performing routine rounds of assigned animal care areas. Provide clinical and preventative health services to a wide variety of species, evaluate project-related clinical cases, perform research project support procedures, and review IACUC protocols. Provide oversight to the Laboratory Animal Health Clinic and directly supervise Animal Health Technicians and part time student technicians. Act on behalf of the Attending Veterinarian (AV) with regards to veterinary oversight of the university animal care program and regulatory compliance. May at times act as the AV when designated in the absence of the AV. Technical Veterinary manager with a high degree of knowledge in the overall laboratory animal field and recognized expertise in laboratory animal medicine. Will be the primary daily liaison and coordinator for all surgical and procedural care for all animals requiring care through CVS. Responsible for consulting on complex experimental models, animal welfare, and biosecurity within the Animal Care Program or as it relates to UC Davis animal care and welfare. Independently reviews and advises on complex clinical cases with innovative research models on a daily basis with little or no precedent for reference. Manage all CVS clinical procedures and surgical cases through delegated tasks to full time and part time technical staff. Perform advanced medical or surgical procedures that are novel to a species or field. Participate as a voting member on various committees related to the care and welfare of the research and teaching animals on UC Davis campus and possibly chair various committees related to this topic. At Research Facilities: Ensure activities adhere to animal use protocols; provide assessment and recommendations to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee to ensure compliance.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from a recognized and accredited school of veterinary medicine; Licensed DVM in a state, with the attainment of CA license within 1 year of employment. Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from a recognized and accredited school of veterinary medicine. Recent experience managing a Laboratory Animal Health Clinic and supervising Animal Health Technicians. Demonstrated competency in a leadership role. Recent experience performing clinical care in a veterinary clinic, experience in a laboratory animal clinic preferred. USDA accreditation or attainment within 1 year of hire. Recent experience in clinical medicine as it applies to the diagnosis, surgical procedures, and medical treatment of a wide variety of laboratory animals, nonhuman primates, agricultural species, aquatic species, amphibians, reptiles, and other exotic species. Experience in preventive medicine programs required for laboratory animals, nonhuman primates, agricultural species, aquatic species, amphibians, reptiles and other exotic species including vaccination, parasitology, bacteriology, and virology screening programs. Knowledge of institutional, local, state, national and international rules and regulations governing the use and care of laboratory animals (Animal Welfare Act, ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Endangered Species Act, FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, and California Public Health Law). Knowledge of humane care and housing of animals with understanding of standards and guidelines as established by AAALAC International.

Key Responsibilities 40% - Associate Director, Campus Veterinary Services 25% - Supervisory Responsibilities 10% - Instruction and Training 5% - Research Support 20% - IACUC Protocol Review, Facility Inspections