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Form of workDLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian
Requisition Number:RE42432
Department Name:40832:Laboratory Animal Resources
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:50
Salary Range:$80,839-137,427/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:DVM
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Required Related Experience:1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:Obtain KY Veterinary License within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements:The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings and checking on animals. Must be able to wear protective gear.
Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40 hours per week.
Must participate in rotational on-call weekends and holidays.
The University of Kentucky believes that the ethical and humane use of animals for research, teaching and testing is essential for the advancement of science and the discovery of treatments and cures for diseases in humans and animals alike.
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) is a support unit for animal-based research at UK and provides the best possible veterinary and humane care for the laboratory animal species used by researchers at UK. The DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian will provide clinical care for DLAR operations. The Lab Animal Veterinarian will work with senior clinical veterinarians to address emerging needs and help ensure that investigators, animal care, and supervisor staff maintain appropriate standards for animal care and welfare.
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Preferred Education/Experience:Experience with laboratory animal species preferred.
Deadline to Apply:01/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
