Clinical Veterinarian

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

26809BR

Animal Care Unit


Position Overview

The clinical veterinarian functions as an integral member of the KU-Lawrence Animal Care Unit
leadership team. The incumbent provides preventative, clinical, and surgical care to a variety of
laboratory animal species. The incumbent works closely and interacts with the ACU director, ACU
facility manager, ACU facility supervisor, and IACUC to ensure efficient operation of the KU-Lawrence
Animal Care and Use Program in accordance with the applicable regulations and standards.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, and tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.


Job Description

50% - Direct Veterinary Care

  • Provide evidence-based preventative, clinical, and surgical care to laboratory animals in accordance with current veterinary medical standards.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records detailing diagnostic decisions ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Direct and maintain a health surveillance program to include coordination of requests for importation of non-vendor source animals.
  • Share rotating emergency duty with the ACU director/university attending veterinarian (ACUD/UAV).
  • Serve as acting University Attending Veterinarian in the absence of ACUD/UAV.
25% - Program and Research Support
  • Assist the ACUD/UAV in establishment and implementation of effective quality control systems for facility management and animal husbandry practices.
  • Review and revise Unit operating procedures to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to research personnel on animal model selection, protocol development, anesthetic/analgesic selection, surgical techniques/procedures, pre-post operative care, breeding colony management, and methods of euthanasia.
  • Provide clinical and didactic training/instruction to husbandry and research personnel, including students, on humane care and use of laboratory animals, acceptable veterinary techniques, proper use of veterinary equipment, occupational health and safety, and other topics pertinent to work with laboratory animals.
  • Direct supervision of veterinary technicians.
25% - Regulatory and Compliance Support
  • Assist the IACUC and ACUD/UAV in maintaining compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, as well as maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.
  • Assist with external program reviews, site visits, and inspections, including but not limited to document preparation and reviewer escort.
  • Support various IACUC activities, including but not limited to veterinary pre-review of protocols and semiannual evaluations.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
  • Current veterinary license in at least one state.
  • Must obtain Kansas veterinary license within 12 months of appointment.
  • Work experience that demonstrates effective written and verbal communication and collaboration that fosters and maintains productive working relationships.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience, following receipt of veterinary degree, providing preventative, clinical, and surgical care to animals, particularly rodents and rabbits, in an academic laboratory.
  • American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine board eligibility.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Sonya Croci
    [email protected]

    Craig Kreikemeier-Bower
    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application includes an online application, cover letter, resume highlighting pertinent experience relative to the required and preferred qualifications and contact information for three professional references.
    Only complete applications will be considered.

    Application review will begin on 1/4/2024 and continue until a qualified applicant has been selected.  To ensure first consideration, apply by 1/3/2024.

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    Advertised Salary Range

    Minimum 130,000.00 Commensurate with Experience


    Application Review Begins

    03-Jan-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    15-Feb-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Schedule

    7:30am - 4:00pm


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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