Clinical Veterinarian
Apply NowCompany: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, IN 47401
Description:
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide high quality, humane care for research and teaching animals at Indiana University Bloomington, and ensure compliance with federal laws and guidelines and campus policies related to animal use.
LAR is responsible for managing the campus core animal facilities and providing medical care and oversight for all campus facilities in which animals are maintained for research and teaching.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Required
Required
Required
This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$167,000 - $180,000 per year dependent upon experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Job Classification
Career Level: Expert
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Animal Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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LAR is responsible for managing the campus core animal facilities and providing medical care and oversight for all campus facilities in which animals are maintained for research and teaching.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provides animal health care to animals used in research and teaching by performing clinical rounds, communicating with labs, and maintaining animal health records.
- Assesses and treats animal health emergencies.
- Oversees the animal health surveillance program and collects and processes samples as necessary.
- Reviews documentation related to clinical cases while documenting and updating the health history of animals.
- Consults and instructs researchers.
- Ensures compliance with university policy; state and federal laws and regulations related to the use of animals in research.
- Assists with IACUC protocol review.
- Provides direct veterinary care and managerial advice through examination, diagnoses, treatment, and consultation on clinical behavioral or husbandry issues with all animals located on the campus.
- Recommends and trains on animal handling, laboratory techniques, sedation, analgesia, anesthesia, surgical and post-surgical care, and other procedures.
- Consults and instructs to researchers in animal care and use including assistance in the design and/or implementation of specialized procedures, behavioral testing and breeding protocols.
- Directs a campus-wide program of veterinary care and preventive medicine Directing, and developing as needed, training programs in animal care for research staff.
- Informs and advises university leadership regarding issues and policies pertaining to animal care, use and welfare.
- Collaborates with safety offices (Biosafety, Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Radiation Safety) and Facilities Management as well as with industry partners and animal resource vendors.
- Ensures compliance with university policy; state and federal laws and regulations related to the use and care of vertebrate animals, as well as ensuring consistency with industry standards.
- Oversees all operational and financial aspects of the University's Laboratory Animal Resources (including budgeting and staffing).
- Assesses and treats animal health emergencies.
- Manages surgical supplies, pharmacy inventory, and screening of shipments containing animals to and from facilities.
- Determines diagnostics, collects, processes, and ships samples for health assessments.
- Reviews documentation related to clinical cases while documenting and updating the health history of animals.
- Develops and manages departmental policies, procedures, and processes related to animal medical care.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with training or experience in laboratory animal medicine or research.
Required
- 2 years of supervisory and laboratory animal medicine and surgery experience.
- 5 years of experience in private clinical practice or laboratory animal science and medicine
- 2 years working with laboratory animals
Required
- License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Indiana
- Eligible to pursue board certification by the College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
Required
- Possess extensive knowledge of federal laws, regulations and guidelines governing the use of animals in research and teaching
- Possesses knowledge of animal medicine and surgery in a research setting
- Skills in animal handling, restraint across common laboratory animal species; basic bio-methodology, including blood collection and injections; and general animal husbandry, medicine and surgical care
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Instills commitment to organizational goals
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Effective conflict management skills
- Builds and manages effective teams
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
- Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds
- Interprets federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations
This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$167,000 - $180,000 per year dependent upon experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Expert
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Animal Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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