The Center for Comparative Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Clinical Veterinarian.  The mission of the Center for Comparative Medicine is to support biomedical research and teaching that utilizes laboratory animals. The Center does this in a manner which promotes the policies set by the Institutional Care and Use Committee (IACUC) whose charge is to oversee compliance by personnel at the University of Virginia with federal regulations and guidelines.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide oversight of the clinical veterinary care program for research animals at the University.  The successful incumbent will:

Deliver expert clinical case management, treatment, and knowledge of a variety of laboratory animal species including transgenic mice, rats, rabbits, pigs, sheep, ferrets, prairie voles, zebra finches, white-crowned sparrows, zebra fish, Xenopus tropicalis, and Xenopus laevis.

Provide surgical support including anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery.

Perform or assist in minor and major surgical procedures.

Evaluate and examine newly arrived USDA animals upon request.

Understands, follows, and carries out all SOPs, quality assurance standards, safety procedures, and documentation requirements for related activities.

Oversee rodent importation quarantine, review of health reports for incoming shipments, and the performance of rederivation procedures.

Participate in On-call rotation and provide services after regular business hours, weekends, and holidays.

IACUC/OAW Support: Provide expertise in supporting IACUC and Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) functions, including veterinary protocol review, conducting training for personnel, and addressing compliance concerns to ensure adherence to federal regulations and institutional policies.

Training Responsibilities:

Develop veterinary technician training for new employees and continuing education.

Provide hands on training for the Comparative Medicine staff and researcher staff.

Supervise veterinary technicians to ensure work meets expectations and provide annual evaluations.

Develop tools to assist staff and investigators in compliance-related activities.

Consult with research staff on the veterinary aspects of protocol development.

Teach research personnel in a Rodent Anesthesia and Surgery class every other month.

Ensure staff has resources needed to accomplish their tasks well and in a timely manner.

Participate in new employee recruitment, interviews and hiring decisions; onboard and train new hires.

Coordinate staff to ensure research support can be provided when it does not interfere with routine health assessments.

Compliance Responsibilities:

Ensure regulatory compliance by reporting instances of non-compliance to the Office of Animal Welfare.

Review, implement, improve & assist in audits of records, procedures & protocols.

Participate in monthly IACUC meetings as a voting member and semiannual inspections/program review.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM or VMD).

Licensure: Active veterinary license in one of the United States and be either certified or board eligible with the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. 

Health and Drug Screening: Position requires a cleared health and drug screening pre-hire.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $125,000-$160,000 commensurate with education and experience. Relocation reimbursement up to $20,000 will be provided. 

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. 

This position is located on the main grounds of the University of Virginia, but can include semiannual trips to the Anheuser Busch Coastal Research Center in Oyster, VA, The Virginia State Arboretum in Front Royal, VA and/or Mountain Lake Biological Station in Blacksburg, VA.

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. 

Physical Demands:

The candidate must be able to lift 30lbs, stand at and walk between facilities for up to six hours per day, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment to work in environments that may contain hazards which include: animal allergens, biohazards (ABSL2-3), hot machinery, radioisotopes, and chemical hazards.

To Apply:

Please apply online, and search for R0075568. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’

All applications must include the following documents:

CV/Resume

Cover letter

Three letters of recommendation

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.  

For additional information about the position, please contact Raphael A. Malbrue, DVM, MS, CertAqV, DACLAM, yyb6wq@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.