Clinical Veterinarian

Department: Animal Care Operations Salary: $106,100.00 - $137,900.00

Description

Provides dedicated veterinary services to laboratory animals. Reviews animal use requests and ensures university compliance with animal care and use requirements.

• Serves as clinician in Animal Care Operations, providing veterinary services to research animals.
• Responsible for the education and training of research and animal care personnel and establishes best practices.
• Assists with the review of animal use requests associated with the Animal Care and Use Committee and ensures university compliance with its protocols.
• Participates in the regular inspection of animal facilities and follows up on investigator recommendations.
• Monitors and maintains health surveillance programs to ensure the overall health and safety of both animals and Animal Care staff.
• Assists the Executive Director and/or Director of Animal Care operations with ensuring correct clinical procedures and appropriate management of health concerns.
• Assists with research activities and serves on institutional compliance committees as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties required.
  
  

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Doctoral Degree and I year of experience.

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of a general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.