Associate University Veterinarian
Associate University Veterinarian
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Clemson Associate University Veterinarian
The Associate University Veterinarian will report to the University Veterinarian (Director and Attending Veterinarian) and will assist with supporting the animal research program of
closely with the animal research staff investigators and IACUC to elevate services for the University research community while supporting Clemson Universitys mission and strategic plan and
assuring compliance and the ethical treatment of animals.
In addition to teaching activities Clemson University maintains a significant research portfolio to include a central vivarium an aquatic facility and six vivariums
About the Animal Program
The ethical care and use of animals are central to Clemson Universitys mission. In addition to teaching activities Clemson University maintains a significant research portfolio that includes biomedical agricultural and wildlife research. Animal facilities include a central vivarium an aquatic facility and six agricultural farms. A College of Veterinary Medicine is being established. All animal facilities at Clemson University including the farms are AAALAC accredited.
Animal Management and Clinical Care:
- Performs or manages the clinical care for multiple species (laboratory 90 and agriculture
10 directly or through oversight of animal care personnel.
- Participates in providing shared emergency oncall services for the Office of Animal Resources
Research Support:
- Works with the AV to review and facilitate investigator research and teaching IACUC protocols toinvestigators with animal research projects and activities as needed to support the universitys research mission including surgery anesthesia and imaging
- Ensures technical staff and research personnel are trained to perform IACUCapproved
Research
Compliance:
- Assists the UV and Clemson staff with ensuring protocols programs and facilities comply with applicable laws regulations and guidelines and provides assistance to the Clemson IACUC as needed
- Collaborates with the AV and other Clemson staff to maintain readiness for USDA and AAALAC inspections/site visits
- Collaborates with farm managers to ensure humane animal care and use and compliance with laws regulations and Research Center
Operations and Management:
- Assists the AV and facility administration in managing the operations of the Office of Animal Resources and assists with short and longterm goals
Teaching and Communication:
- Assists the UV to develop and present educational materials to ensure Clemson personnel understand relevant laws regulations and veterinary medical procedures
- Develops reviews and modifies SOPs as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- DVM/VMD (or ECFVG equivalent) from an AVMAaccredited program.
Minimum Experience:
- At least 2 years of laboratory animal medicine experience.
Minimum Licenses and Certifications:
- DVM/South Carolina State License or eligible (attained within 3 months) Controlled drug license (SC DPH/DEA) or eligible (attained within 3 months)
- Drivers license USDA Class II accredited.
Preferred:
- Experience in a large complex research animal care and use program. ACLAM eligible or certified ACLAM residency training PhD or other advanced degrees in relevant scientific field.
- Substantial experience in laboratory animal medicine.
- Experience caring for various laboratory animal species including but not limited to rodents fish ruminants rabbits and swine.
- Experience in caring for agricultural animals.
Application Instructions
Clemson University in consultation with RPM ReSearch will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by
September 15th 2024 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume letter of application and a list of five references upon application to applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
Inquiries may be made to RPM ReSearch Brad McMillan at
or.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
