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Virginia Tech · 2 months ago

Senior Research Veterinarian

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $134K/yr

Virginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The Senior Research Veterinarian will provide clinical veterinary medical and surgical care and research support for laboratory animals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing clinical veterinary medical and surgical care and research support for a variety of laboratory animal species maintained across ARCD managed facilities and other locations in compliance with applicable federal regulations (e.g., AWA and AWRs), PHS Policy, professional standards (e.g. the Guide, the Ag Guide), and institutional and ACRD policies, procedures, and practices

Providing oversight, guidance, and direction of the humane care and use of animals used in research and teaching activities in non-ACRD managed facilities or program included but not limited to the College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), the College of Agriculture, Agriculture Research and Extension Centers (ARECs), and investigator managed areas across a variety of disciplines

Assisting the facility supervisor with operating and maintaining the animal facility in compliance with applicable regulations, professional standards, and institutional and ARCD policies, procedures, and practices

Overseeing, directing and responsibility for a defined component of the veterinary care program

Qualification

Veterinary medical degreeCurrent veterinary licenseDEA registrationACLAM certification eligibilityLaboratory animal trainingFederal regulationsBasic computer skillsLeadership experienceEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Veterinary medical degree (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) from an AVMA accredited or approved veterinary medical college or ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) certification for graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary medical programs

Current and active license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one of the United States with the expectation to secure veterinary licensure in Virginia within 12 months of hire

Procurement of DEA registration and VA Board of Pharmacy registration within 6 months of hire

Eligibility for ACLAM certification (ACLAM board eligible) or other applicable veterinary medicine specialty board certification determined by the Assistant VPRI, Attending Veterinarian

Completion of ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine) approved laboratory animal training program with relevant experience or equivalent progressive experience without a training program

Working knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., AWA and AWRs) and professional standards (e.g., the Guide, and the Ag Guide) pertaining to animal research and teaching activities

Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory experience

Effective communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders

Basic computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g. email, word processing, and spreadsheets)

Preferred

ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine) board certification and active diplomate status

Active board certification status in another veterinary medical specialty board may be acceptable as determined by the Assistant VPRI, Attending Veterinarian

M.S. or Ph.D. in a laboratory animal or relevant biomedical research discipline

National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) certification