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The National Primate Center: Animal Resources Division has an outstanding opportunity for a Veterinarian (Part time-Relief) to join their team in Arizona.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide the appropriate environment to support outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology.  In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Center: Commitment to Research, Teamwork, Accountability – Productivity, and Communication.

The time commitment for this position is negotiable, and can be varied over time.  This position will work with the existing full-time veterinarians to develop a schedule that will provide optimal veterinary coverage.

Position Complexities:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, the Veterinarian - Temporary (on-call) provides critical veterinary support and care of nonhuman primates (NHPs) used for research at the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).  This position will have the primary duties to include but not limited to performance of clinical care of nonhuman primates at the WaNPRC Arizona Breeding Colony.  This position requires strong veterinary skills, strong organizational skills, direct interaction with diverse groups within the WaNPRC, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:

This position must:

•  Ensure the optimal veterinary support and management of nonhuman Primates (NHPs) at the WaNPRC.

•  Ensure the University of Washington is in compliance with federal regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), National Institute of Health (NIH), and with accreditation standards of the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Lab Animal Care (International) (AAALAC);

•  Support the management of macaque breeding at the WaNPRC.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Veterinary Clinical Services (80%)

•  Support clinical veterinary staff in overall management and health of research and colony animals, including preventative medicine, review of health records, and development of treatment plans for new and ongoing clinical cases.

•  Perform and assist other clinical veterinarians with emergency and non-emergency clinical surgical procedures, including, but not limited to, trauma repair, dental extraction, laparotomy, and Caesarean.

• Maintain clinical records in a custom electronic database, the Animal Research Management System (ARMS).

• Train and oversee technical staff performing research procedures (surgical and non-surgical) and anesthesia.

•  Determine and direct use of anesthetic and analgesic agents.

•  Perform sedation and anesthesia with controlled drugs.

•  Provide weekend/holiday on call coverage.

•  Perform the duties required of Essential Personnel members in the event of an emergency.

•  Communicate regularly with veterinary, husbandry, pathology, and behavioral management staff.

•  Stay current on all required training.

•  Perform other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance (20%)

•  Maintain compliance with all USDA, PHS, AAALAC, UW, and WaNPRC policies and procedures.

•  Provide direct monitoring of clinical cases and present verbal and written reports to the University of Washington Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Attending Veterinarian.

•  Provide training to veterinary technicians, research support staff, researchers, students, residents, and visiting scientists.

•  Assist in management of controlled substance inventory.

•  Participate in continuing education opportunities, including small animal continuing education courses and literature pertaining to nonhuman primates; nonhuman primate related conferences and meetings, specialty practice conferences and inter-department research related lectures and literature.
•  Provide orientation, training, and refresher training for on-site personnel.

•  Write and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

•  Participate in WaNPRC and UW committees and Primate Center Consortium working groups.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position MAY provide technical direction to Veterinary Services Units.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


•  Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and 2-3yrs of applicable work experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS


•  Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from a College of Veterinary Medicine that is accredited by the American Veterinary Association or has a certificate issued by the American Veterinary Association’s Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG in progress will be considered), and a license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state;

•  The ability to obtain a license to practice in the state of Arizona.

•  Completion of a laboratory animal residency, or a minimum of 2 years of experience with research animals.

•  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

•  Proficiency in use of computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and internet usage.

•  Demonstrated capacity to work well independently and in collaboration with a diverse staff.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS


•  Clinical proficiency with nonhuman primates and a high level of technical skills specific to primates.

•  Board certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).

•  Clinical surgical and imaging (ultrasound and radiography) experience.

•  Experience with hands-on technical training.

•  Supervisory experience.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


•  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at the UW's Employee Health Clinic.  The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, serum banking, immunizations, such as tetanus and vaccinia, physical exam and/or review of work health history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative respiratory protective equipment.  These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment.

•  Punctuality, regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function of this position.

•  May be required to work with and take specific precautions, against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing. Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies/procedures and staying current on all required training.  Bloodborne pathogen training and compliance with all WaNPRC and UW security policies is also mandatory.

•  In addition, the employee is required to maintain all necessary licensing credentials as determined by State and Federal Law.

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