Resident Veterinarian University of Southern California

The University of Southern California, Department of Animal Resources, is seeking a responsible, self-motivated, and organized individual for the position of Resident Veterinarian. The Department of Animal Resources takes pride in providing optimal animal care for all animals housed at the University for the purposes of biomedical research and teaching.

Job Summary: The Department of Animal Resources (DAR) has one (1) position open for a Resident Veterinarian in Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) starting July 2025. The program is designed to prepare veterinarians for a career in LAM. The residency is approved by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) and fulfills eligibility requirements for the ACLAM certifying examination. The resident will rotate within DAR services and gain experience in the medical, surgical, anesthetic, and colony management of a variety of laboratory animal models used at USC. Residents will have the opportunity to spend time with our sister program at The City of Hope and The Beckman Research Institute. Residents will also participate in the activities of both USC and City of Hope IACUC. The residency is a 36-month program with a strong emphasis on clinical opportunities.

Responsibilities/Outcomes:

Provide clinical, diagnostic, and surgical services and care to animals

Manage preventive medical programs including rodent health surveillance, quarantine, and diagnostic laboratory activities. Participate in IACUC activities including investigator interactions, protocol review, and inspections

Perform post-approval monitoring of animal research protocols

Provide training programs for animal care and research staff members

Provide research support and consultation to principal investigators

Assist in maintaining university compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies

Participate in ACLAM-approved didactic training program

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested within the scope of knowledge and abilities. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

Share on-call and holiday coverage with other DAR veterinarians

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education: D. V. M or equivalent

Minimum Field of expertise: California Veterinary medical license, license in at least one state, or eligibility for licensure in California

Excellent administrative skills including recordkeeping, prioritizing multiple tasks, researching information, scheduling, and applying understood policies and procedures

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Documents Required:

CV

Letter of Intent

Three letters of recommendations

Its an exciting time at USC. We are world-renowned for our innovated education, academic excellence and path-breaking research in a vibrant region exploding with potential. As a part of a university that is on an upward trajectory, excellent development and advancement opportunities are possible here. Ultimately, you will support the universitys expansive, humanity-centered mission: The development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit.

USC has excellent benefits, include a choice of retirement programs, vacation days, university holidays, a choice of medical and dental plans, and tuition assistance (for employees and eligible dependents). Located central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services, discounts to football, basketball and other campus events. For more information about benefits see benefits.usc.edu. USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

The annual base salary for this position is $ $76,325.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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About University of Southern California (USC)

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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