Veterinarian Clinician Educator- Associate Professor or Professor

The School of Medicine at Stanford University seeks a board-eligible or board-certified veterinarian to join the School of Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology as Associate Professor or Professor in the Clinician Educator line. We are particularly interested in candidates who have completed a residency in laboratory animal medicine with over 7 years of experience in laboratory medicine of non-human primates and a minimum of 5 years experience in the management of neurosurgical implants in NHPs.

The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care teaching administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Academic rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree and 7 years of relevant experience with NHPs. We seek candidates with advanced knowledge of the veterinary sciences to provide and ensure quality care for research animals under experimental procedures or requiring medical care.

We expect the successful candidate to fulfill the following three main functions:

Provide veterinary oversight of the labs animals including husbandry leading an enrichment and behavioral training program and research management.
Provide veterinary guidance and care where/when needed for a range of large and small animal species and work collaboratively with Stanfords Animal Care Unit.
Ensure compliance with all federal state institutional protocols and voluntary animal welfare laws and regulations help to develop standard operating procedures for veterinary care and study implementation help research staff design and implement in vivo studies train and oversee lab members on animal training veterinary care surgical procedures lab SOPs and animal use laws and regulations.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

Clinical Associate Professor: $273000 - $303000

Clinical Professor: $338000-$362000

This pay range reflects base pay which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicines faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits including housing assistance please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank training and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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 protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the Universitys research teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .

The universitys central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought and expression. The School of Medicine and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues students and staff with a wide range of backgrounds identities and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Submit CV a brief letter and the names of three references to this advertisement.

Duties include:

Perform veterinary care physical exams diagnostic work-ups medical or surgical treatment and/or euthanasia for all species found in the research colony populations.
Ensure accuracy of clinical records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provide expert care in the areas of preoperative intraoperative and postoperative care of research animals.
Participate in clinical and didactic training of residents interns and visiting veterinary students.
Provide assessments of animals prior to intrastate interstate and international shipments including physical examination review of colony history and pertinent diagnostic tests.
Coordinate clinical service on-call schedule; organize and implement weekly clinical rounds including rotational schedule for veterinary emergency duty.
Review animal use proposals for the Administrative Panel on Laboratory Animal Care and coordinate the monitoring of approved research projects.
Provide clinical supervision and training for Animal Care Assistants Veterinary and husbandry Technicians or lower-level Veterinarians as appropriate.
Manage direct reports in the laboratory and oversee all vivarium operations.
Serve as a liaison between the lab and the Veterinary Service Center (VSC) to facilitate research activities and ensure animal welfare
Ensure proper anesthesia and pain management for all procedures and postoperative care
Complete pre-op exams post-op care and administer controlled substances
Manage surgical sterile preparation surgical inventory and OR operations
Provide medical and behavioral health monitoring of labs animals and oversight of housing
Provide on-call services as assigned
Administer clinical treatments as directed
Ensure compliance with all federal state institutional protocols and voluntary animal welfare laws and regulations
Maintain accurate documentation and medical records in accordance with lab requirements institutional requirements and regulatory bodies
Develop and review SOPs to reflect current and best practices and verify training in lab staff.
Develop and manage the labs animal training program to achieve voluntary data collection using positive reinforcement
Develop manage and help implement the labs enrichment program
Develop and manage IACUC protocols with the PI

Manage the laboratory control substance protocol manage all aspects of implementation of institutional Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
Assist in the design and implementation of in vivo studies
Complete reports as required for research studies
May perform tasks associated with other teams including but not limited to animal care or surgery under supervision of someone trained in those areas

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Leadership and team management experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple goals
Ability to follow procedures and instruct others to follow those procedures
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules
Ability to present information to groups
Ability to analyze data facilitate and present studies to peers at conferences or small groups
Dedication to animal welfare
Strong interest in research
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in animal behavior and training veterinary medical care and surgical techniques for large and small animals
Effective oral and written communication of veterinary and scientific information to technical research and clinical staff
Detailed knowledge of animal welfare regulations and best practices
Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Board eligible or Board certified in a pertinent veterinary specialty. Veterinarian license from at least one state.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand/walk use a computer and write by hand.
Occasionally sitting reach/work above shoulders grasp lightly/fine manipulation grasp forcefully twist/bend/stoop/squat use a telephone and restrain large animals.
Rarely climb (ladders scaffolds or other) kneel/crawl sort/file paperwork or parts lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21-40 pounds.
The ability to lift push and pull 50lbs.
Requires strong aerobic fitness.
Ability to work in a dusty dirty and odorous environment.
Must be free of animal related allergies.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional extended work hours including weekends and holidays. On-call availability nights and weekends. Variable hours depending on the current needs of the unit. Lunch hours may vary and will be established per the needs of the unit.
Work schedule is subject to change with prior notification.
Restricted time off or vacation during peak business cycles.
Work occurs in a secured facility in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
May require working with or being in areas where hazardous materials animal allergens and/or infectious diseases are present.
Specific hazards include but are not limited to: zoonosis chemicals pesticides and solvents.
Must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes protective clothing and gloves; may require use of a respirator.
Includes laboratory operating room (OR) vivarium and office.
Hazards include exposure to animal bodily fluids.