Laboratory Animal Veterinarian & Clinical Assistant Or Associate Professor

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

A DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine is required.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia animal care and use program is looking for a talented veterinarian to join our collegial team in support of the University's growing animal care and use program, including the high quality AAALAC-accredited program.

Specifically, we are seeking applications to engage a full-time non-tenure clinical track faculty veterinarian in the Office of Research with an appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine to provide regulatory and clinical service for the animal care and use program and to participate in instructional and scholarly activities. This veterinarian will serve as Associate Director in the Office of Animal Care and Use, as well as serving as a clinical veterinarian in University Research Animal Resources.

The University of Georgia is a public land-grant-sea-grant institution and has three basic missions: instruction, public service, and research.

The animal care and use program provides oversight for all university owned animals used for research or instruction. The program is expansive and unusually complex, and includes biomedical, agricultural, and wildlife research and instructional activities under various colleges. This broad variety of activities uses diverse species; a large ABSL3/ABSL3-Ag facility, rodent barrier/containment, aquaculture, agricultural, and nonhuman primate research.

Reporting to the Director of OACU, the duties of the Associate Director include participating in oversight of compliance with applicable policy, guidelines, and laws; supporting the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); and consulting with faculty on the development of research projects. The Associate Director will also supervise 4 OACU staff employees. Duties include occasional overnight inspections. Some inspections (2-3/year) require overnight stays (1-2 nights) at hotels.

Additional duties within University Research Animal Resources (URAR) include providing veterinary care and training investigators, research staff, and other professionals as a component of the promotion of continuous improvement of a high-quality, service-oriented research resource.

Further duties encompass mentoring and instructing veterinary students, externs, and residents as part of an emerging academic comparative medicine program based in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

This is a non-tenure clinical track faculty position at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor level with appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Population Health. The promotion process is managed by the department Chair.

Additional Requirements

Board eligibility or certification in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine or related discipline or have board certification.

Requirements for appointment for Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure track) can be found in the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Non-tenure Track Clinical Faculty in the Department of Population Health: https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/promotion-tenure-evaluation/capu-criteria-population-health.pdf as well as UGA criteria for clinical rank faculty at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/clinical-faculty/.

Must pass a background check and random drug and alcohol testing.

Must qualify to work with Select Agents and work successfully in a biocontainment research environment.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• History with animal research laws and regulations and AAALAC International standards.

• License to practice veterinary medicine in a state in the United States and the ability to gain licensure in the state of Georgia within 3 months of hire.

• History of working with a variety of animals, such as rodents, rabbits, ferrets, cats, dogs, farm animals, nonhuman primates, reptiles, and fish.

• Supervisory background including directing employee activities and priorities and providing guidance and performance feedback.

• Enrollment and participation in the Occupational Health and Safety Program and maintenance of all required vaccinations or other required prophylaxis based on research being conducted at all facilities.

• Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• A broad knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques involved in animal-based research compliance as well as a deep understanding of oversight agency regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to animal-based research compliance.

• Extensive knowledge of the practice of clinical laboratory animal medicine, and the ability to apply that knowledge in training others in biomethodology in a variety of animal species.

• Excellent understanding of the principles of virology, bacteriology, and parasitology and their application to colony health monitoring programs.

• Broad understanding of comparative organismal biology and pathophysiology of conventional and laboratory animal species, and the common diseases of laboratory animals and their diagnosis, management, and/or treatment.

• Knowledge of animal care and veterinary medicine.

• Ability to observe animal behavior and assess and treat problems in a wide variety of species.

• Knowledge of zoonotic diseases and principles of biocontainment.

• Proven reliability and ability to work independently to complete usual job responsibilities.

• Exemplary interpersonal skills, including strong active listening skills, the capacity to collegially interact with members of the university community at all levels, and maintaining and exhibiting professionalism at all times

• Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to facilitate problem resolution, receive constructive feedback and direction, appropriately manage confidential information, and promote excellent customer service.

• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work in a team environment are highly valued.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workflow while providing excellent work under tight deadlines.

• Ability to use computer software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Ability to use computer software to record data.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem sensing and solving skills.

The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with colleagues, URAR professionals, and other stakeholders

Physical Demands

• Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds

• Ability to squat, kneel, reach overhead, walk stairs, and stand on ladders

• Must be able to work in an enclosed environment exposed to smells, dust, and dander of animals

• Ability to perform above while wearing Personal Protective Equipment, such as combination of Tyvek jumpsuits, face shield, exam gloves, and fitted respirator or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Service

The position's roles within OACU (45%):

• Support IACUC functions by conducting the veterinary review of animal research projects (IACUC protocols); attending IACUC meetings; participating with IACUC and USDA inspections and AAALAC, International site visits; and investigating reported adverse events, unexpected outcomes, possible non-compliances, and concerns related to animal research.

• Participate in other activities and projects to meet OACU goals and mission such as managing a post-approval monitoring program; quality assurance and improvement; drafting and updating institutional policies, guidelines, and SOPs; and outreach communication with the research community.

The position's role within URAR (15%):

• Contribute to the clinical services team in performing and directing medical management of laboratory animals; collaborating with researchers regarding clinical plans for their research animals; performing surgeries; managing pain control strategies; participating in the veterinarian on-call rotation outside of business hours, including weekends, holidays, and ABSL3 environment.

• Serve faculty through consulting on the development of research projects and performing veterinary services, for fee, for research projects.

• Build productive relationships with external research collaborators (e.g., industry, academia) through researcher and veterinary contacts

Percentage Of Time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative

• Supervise four OACU staff members

• Assist with routine OACU documents, such as annual reports for regulatory agencies and the AAALAC, International program description

• Assist with other OACU administrative duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Scholarly Activity

• Perform collaborative research and other academic responsibilities

• Make scholarly contributions as a co-author

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Instruction

• Mentor veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students

• Instruct veterinary, graduate, and/or undergraduate students

Percentage Of Time 10

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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