Clinical Veterinarian

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ULAR (University Laboratory Animal Resources) is an AAALACi-accredited animal care program that supports the University of California Irvine's research and teaching missions by providing high quality, humane care for vertebrate laboratory animals, in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the use of animals in research and teaching.

Evaluates and treats laboratory animals in support of UC Irvine's research and teaching missions and in accordance with applicable animal welfare regulations and accreditation standards. Independently performs the full range of Clinical Veterinarian duties for laboratory animals at UC Irvine. May receive supervision or guidance for difficult or complex cases. Ensures activities adhere to animal use protocols. Provides advice and assessment to UC Irvine's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Performs anesthesia and surgical procedures, including pre-operative and postoperative care. Advises and trains research personnel on the choice and use of anesthetics, analgesics, sedatives, tranquilizers, other medications, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, post-operative care, animal handling, animal husbandry, and other procedures related to animal research. Responds to routine and emergency requests for veterinary care, including on-call duty on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required:

• Requires thorough knowledge associated with conducting examinations, prescribing, and administering treatments, and advising personnel regarding animal health. Proficient clinical skills.
• Must be able to communicate with researchers and staff members regarding broad range of clinical care issues. Demonstrates interpersonal and oral communication skills to interact with all personnel.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner. Must be able to diagnose animal conditions and determine appropriate treatment. Demonstrates in depth knowledge of standard veterinary and diagnostic instrumentation.
• Must be able to influence others. Skill to give written and oral presentations at conferences and specialty meetings.
• Broad knowledge of institutional and government guidelines and rules governing care and housing of animals.
• Requires knowledge of electronic I medical records systems. Must be computer literate.
• D.V.M. I V.M.D. or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited college of Veterinary Medicine.
• 1-3 years experience as a laboratory animal veterinarian required.

Preferred:

• Must obtain license to practice veterinary medicine in California within 6 months of employment.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California (preferred).
• Board-certified or board-eligible by American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
• At least 1 year of experience with swine and ruminant research models, including anesthesia and surgery (preferred).

Special Conditions:

• Must be available to respond to routine and emergency requests for veterinary care, including on-call duty on nights, weekends, and holidays. Must carry a cell phone when on call; must be able to respond to emergency calls by phone within 15 minutes; must be able to report to UCI premises within one hour when on call.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed based on workload and deadlines.
• Must have a current California driver license.
• Fingerprinting and background check are required as a condition of employment.
• Must participate in medical monitoring programs as prescribed by the UCI Occupational Health and Safety Program. This may include preventive medical programs such as TB screening, tetanus booster, other immunizations, blood testing, respirator fit testing.
• Must comply with the University's public health requirements.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $116,000- $143,050 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.