Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Animal Resources

Position Details Req ID: req16931 Position Title: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and AssistantDirector of Animal Resources Position Type: Faculty Position Number: AF7973 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Animal Resources Location Address: 101 McElroy Hall Annex, Oklahoma State University Hiring Supervisor: Dr. Ronald Van Den Bussche Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule: TBD, 40 hours per week minimum Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: To provide veterinary care for a variety of laboratory animal and agricultural animals through disease prevention, clinical care, health monitoring, and quality assurance measures. This position reports to the Director of Animal Resources/Attending Veterinarian.Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the daily management of the centralized laboratory animal program, personnel, facilities, budget, and long-term planning;
- Direct supervision of veterinary technicians/assistants and student personnel;
- Providing clinical veterinary care to a myriad of Animal species ;
- Providing emergency care after­hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis;
- Conducting health assessment rounds for animals housed in the University’s decentralized animal facilities;
- Planning and implementation of preventative medicine programs;
- Assisting with the coordination of care provided to University­ owned animals by other veterinarians;
- Participating in IACUC activities as a voting member including meeting attendance, protocol review, facility inspections, and program reviews, as needed;
- Serving on the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), as needed;
- Assisting with management of the University's animal care program (Animal Resources);
- Assisting in the preparation and review of standard operating procedures and disaster plans for the University's decentralized animal care program;
- Training researchers and animal care staff in animal handling, sample collection techniques, compound administration, anesthesia, surgery, regulatory compliance, etc.;
- Assisting with teaching comparative medicine to veterinary students in a didactic elective course;
- Conducting veterinary consultations pertaining to animal care and use protocols (ACUPs), (e.g., assisting investigators with animal model selection, study design, protocol development, etc.);
- Assisting the University in maintaining compliance with all applicable animal welfare regulations;
- Assisting colleges with maintaining and/or obtaining AAALAC accreditation;
- Managing the rodent quarantine and health surveillance programs in consultation with the University's Attending Veterinarian;
- In consultation with the Director of Animal Resources, provide input for planning, approval, and supervision of all construction projects that include the housing or use of laboratory animals.
- Conducting collaborative research; and
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three professional references. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

D.V.M. degree and minimum of two years of post-graduateclinical experience with laboratory animal species in a biomedical researchsetting and ACLAM board certification.
Doctorof Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college,Oklahoma veterinary licensure or the ability to obtain an Oklahoma veterinarylicense within 3 months of employment.
Mustpossess a valid driver's license for travel between sites.
Musthave strong self-motivation and an interest to engage in and fostercollaborations with scientific investigators.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine,specifically laboratory animal and agricultural species.
Thorough knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines relatingto the use of research animals in both biomedical and agricultural settings.
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of Oklahoma.
Ability to pass a medical evaluation, which includes receiving medicalclearance to wear/use a variety of respiratory protection devices and personalprotective equipment (PPE).
Must successfully complete background checks and be eligible for employment inareas governed by the U. S. Patriot Act and the Public Health and BioterrorismPreparedness and Response Act of 2002, 42 CFR 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121.
Consequently, the individual must successfully complete a Department ofJustice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment(SRA). Proficient computer skills, which includes MS Suite applications and databaseapplications, and high level of organizational skills.
Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectivelyand positively with a diverse audience of professionals.
Skills to read, interpret, and author complex documents such as researchprotocols, regulations, and policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master of Science or PhD in biological sciences.
Completionof an ACLAM-approved residency.
Experience working with agricultural animals and wildlife.
Biocontainmentexperience, ABSL3.

 

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