Clinical Veterinarian, Animal Resources Program

Department:

85114 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program: Clarkson

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Five 8-hour days/40 hours per week plus weekend and holiday rotation duty as scheduled

Pay Range

$57.85 - $86.80

JOB SUMMARY

The ARP veterinary staff supports the academic mission by providing essential clinical care of animals used for research, by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and support the animal-based research endeavor across all Wake Forest campuses. The veterinary staff must assure animals are healthy and suitable for research activities, respond to emergency and daily clinical needs of animals, provide support for animal-related research activities, assure compliance with regulations and provide support for overall animal welfare. Under limited supervision, provides veterinary clinical care to animals used in the research and teaching programs of Wake Forest University. Directs and guides Animal Resources Program (ARP) veterinary technicians.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Degree in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited school with one year of veterinary practice experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

State licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides veterinary care (medical, surgical, and emergency) to laboratory animal species. This includes daily rounds, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and procedures. Rotates with veterinary faculty, staff, and trainees to provide weekend and holiday care.

2. Develops and implements treatment plans, and completes medical records accordingly.

3. Develops and implements standard operating procedures pertaining to the care and use of research animals.

4. Participates in monitoring animals following surgery, including pain assessment.

5. Provides instruction for certification program for testing nonhuman primates for tuberculosis. Supervises intradermal tuberculin tests, and participate in reading testing as well as completing paperwork.

6. Supervises and trains veterinary technicians.

7. Participates in hands-on training of veterinary students, residents, and fellows.

8. Maintains compliance with regulations, policies, and safety procedures.

9. Performs other related work incidental to the duties described herein.

10. Provides guidance and assistance to ARP veterinary technicians and other ARP support personnel.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Training and/or experience in laboratory animal medicine

Excellent medical and surgical skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Requires weekend, holiday and off-hours coverage as needed on a rotating basis

Possible exposure to odors, allergens, and outdoor elements

Exposure to human and animal pathogens

Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kicks, or that can scratch

Exposure to potential hazardous/ noxious devices, chemicals, and radiation

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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