The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology and the Office of Research and Graduate Studies of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the University Veterinarian, are seeking a veterinarian with interest in laboratory animal medicine to provide and supervise medical care to animals used in the teaching and research programs. The successful candidate also will be required to teach in an annual, semester-long course “laboratory Animal Management”. This is a full-time, calendar-year, non-tenure track, clinical instructor position reporting dually to the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as to the University Veterinarian. The Clinical Laboratory Veterinarian will be responsible for providing veterinary support for a comprehensive animal care program and overseeing the health and well-being of College owned research and teaching animals.

Required Qualifications

A degree in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited school and a higher degree (Master’s or PhD) with a focus on Laboratory Animal Medicine. Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States and in the State of Virginia. Must be eligible for an FBI background check to obtain access into ABSL-3 facilities where Select Agents are housed and used. Must be able to communicate effectively and work within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer at least three years of professional experience in laboratory animal medicine.

Responsibilities also include assisting Faculty and investigate staff with development of animal models and research use protocol forms :
assisting in the training programs for investigators,
research staff,
animal care staff,
assisting the unit in achieving
maintaining AALAC accreditation,
providing surgical and post-operative care,
providing technical guidance to researchers and animal care units,other duties and repsonsibilities as assigned.

The position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual interested in the care of rodents, rabbits, small animals and large (agricultural) animals in a research-intensive setting. Apply

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