Clinical Veterinarian

Job Profile:

Clinical Research Specialist 3

Job Family:

Clinical Research

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$120,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree and state licensure within the U.S.; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Leads and oversees the planning and execution of clinical studies, applying advanced expertise in study design, data analysis, and reporting to contribute significantly to the translation of biomedical innovations into safe and effective medical practices.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year; DOE

Job Description:

Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the position of Clinical Veterinarian within the Department of Animal Care and Technologies (DACT). This position is one of two Clinical Veterinarians among a 7-person Veterinary Services team that is responsible for ensuring animal well-being and compliance with federal regulations related to the use of animals in research and teaching. This is achieved by attending to all animal health cases and providing experimental design, procedural, and training support to investigators. The team is led by an Associate Director of Veterinary Services who reports directly to the Attending Veterinarian.

The successful candidate should have (1) extensive knowledge of the husbandry and clinical care of species commonly used in research, (2) experience within an institutional animal care and use programs, (3) an unabated commitment to service, and (4) a strong desire for career development.

Essential qualifications: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) by the time of hire; licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States; ability to work as a team with group communication

Preferred qualifications: 1 – 3 years practical experience as a veterinarian (laboratory animal a plus); extensive knowledge of the husbandry and clinical care of laboratory rodents and nonhuman primates; skill in many common surgical procedures used in animal research; experience with an institutional animal care and use program

Essential Duties:

• Under the direction of the Attending Veterinarian, uses veterinary knowledge and skills to support university research and teaching endeavors.

• Provides veterinary care to the animals being used in research and teaching.

• Educates, trains, and provides support to research personnel on animal-related procedures relevant to their research needs. Works with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to ensure regulatory compliance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in lab animal medicine, preferably within a university setting.

• Health care and procedural experience with laboratory rodents and nonhuman primates.

• Possesses skill in many common surgical procedures used in animal research.

• Teamwork and group communication are key elements in this environment

• Research environment experience a plus

Working Environment:

• Work activities are split between an office environment and a climate-controlled animal research setting, with essential precautions in place for safely working with the animals, biohazards, and chemicals.

• This job may include extended periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, standing, low-demand walking, bending, and reaching. Lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs. may be required.

• A dynamic work environment may require the ability to quickly adjust priorities throughout the day.

The following post-offer screenings are required:

• Physical exam and fit testing for an N-95 respirator

• MMR and tetanus vaccinations

• Negative TB test

Department Statement:

Arizona State University is committed to the ethical and humane treatment of animals in advancing research that benefits humans, animals, and the environment. ASU’s Animal Care and Use Program provides animal housing, husbandry, and veterinary care; trains researchers on safe and ethical practices; and ensures compliance with federal, state and university regulations. Animal research is also critical for advances in veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation, both of which depend on improvements in our understanding of animal behavior, ecology, physiology, pathology, nutrition and stress responses.

The ASU animal use program is AAALAC International accredited and committed to providing services to over 90 principal investigators. There are five primary vivaria that house a diversity of species including fish, frogs, reptiles, birds, and mammals; however, the census is predominantly mice with a significant number of nonhuman primates. 

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$24090.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

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