SENIOR CLINICAL LABORATORY ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a versatile, energetic, and motivated laboratory animal veterinarian to join our Animal Resources Program team within the UAB Office of Research.
The Animal Resources Program (ARP) supports one of the nation's leading academic health sciences centers including the UAB Heersink School of Medicine along with the Schools of Dentistry, Optometry, Health Professions, Nursing, and the Colleges of Arts and Sciences. Our AAALAC-accredited institution consists of multi-species animal housing and support facilities totaling ~250,000 square feet. UAB's research funding is at record high levels, reaching $774.5 million, a 73% growth over the last 9 years. UAB is in the top 1% of NIH-funded institutions and the top 5% of all US (United States) universities for federal research and development spending.
The Sr. Clinical Veterinarian will provide clinical and surgical medical care for animals used in research and training. The successful candidate will support health surveillance and preventative medicine programs and participate in the teaching and training of departmental personnel and research staff. They will also be expected to review animal use requests for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee in alignment with Animal Welfare regulations. They will supervise veterinary staff members and provide emergency and after-hours veterinary care. The incumbent will participate in all activities as part of a dynamic laboratory animal care and use program including research, grant writing, equipment and process evaluation, tours, and the development of standard operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited institution or equivalent or six (6) years of clinical experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement. Candidates completing a training program for Laboratory Animal Medicine or similar veterinary specialty (e.g., American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, or similar) are encouraged to apply.
Current state veterinary license required; State of Alabama Veterinary License must be obtained within two (2) years of start date.
About UAB and Birmingham
In February 2021, UAB was named the best large employer by Forbes, and later that year was named America's 4th best employer for diversity by Forbes. The Birmingham metropolitan area has over 1.1 million people and is the business center for the area bounded by Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, and Tampa. It's become a worldwide center for health care and boasts a large regional presence in finance, education, research, engineering, transportation, and distribution. Birmingham is a national leader in urban green spaces. Thousands of wooded acres for biking and hiking are within minutes of downtown area parks. Birmingham also boasts two courses on Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Fodor's Travel (2022) named Birmingham one of ten "unexpected US cities with a surprisingly good food scene." Additionally, its symphony, ballet, orchestra, zoo, and sports teams supply year-round entertainment for everyone.
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