Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position is for a laboratory animal veterinarian who can provide preventative, emergency and clinical veterinary medical care for the wide variety of laboratory animal species used in the Washington University research program. Other responsibilities include assisting with training, interaction with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and helping the University maintain regulatory compliance. Join our staff of 9 veterinarians in providing laboratory animal medical services for the research staff at Washington Universityâ™s AAALAC-accredited program.

The Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is engaged in an exciting growth phase having recently occupied a new $616M neuroscience research facility with a state-of-the-art vertical vivarium design and the capacity to hold over 30,000 cages of rodents. Additionally, our entire biomedical research program continues to grow in size and funding for support of our existing programs in large animal, non-human primate, rodent medicine, surgery, model development, and laboratory diagnostics.

Consistently ranked among the top medical schools by U.S. News and World Report, Washington University School of Medicine is one of the largest recipients of funding for research and training from the National Institutes of Health. The St. Louis metropolitan area is ranked among the nation's most affordable and best places to live and raise a family. St. Louis offers a wide variety of cultural events, sports, and recreational activities in a vibrant and verdant setting. Thanks in large part to Washington University, other regional universities, and key Fortune 500 corporations, St. Louis has become a national hub for cutting-edge research and business development.

For this position, we are seeking an applicant with an interest in laboratory animal medicine in a large, private, research-oriented medical school setting. They should have the flexibility/interest to learn new skills, enjoy working collaboratively with others, and be motivated to develop themselves as an essential contributor to our research program. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide veterinary medical care to research animals.
• Regulatory Compliance, protocol review and IACUC participation.
• Consults with investigators regarding animal models.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• BSL-2 work likely, BSL-3 rarely
• Alternative work schedules
• On-Call
• Requires personal protective equipment use
• Exposure to animals

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)
• Occasional lifting (25 â“ 50 lbs)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment
• Simple hand tools

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Dvm/Vdm - Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Veterinarian - American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), Veterinarian - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Veterinarian - within 6 months of hire - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Work Experience:

Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (1 Year)

Skills:

Animal Health Care, Animal Science, Animal Studies, Animal Welfare, Clinical Care, Deadline Management, Diagnostics, Goal-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Medical Procedures, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Pathology, Regulatory Compliance, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Veterinary Emergency Care, Working with Animals, Written Communication

Grade

G00

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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