Emory University · 13 hours ago
Assistant Vet Scientist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. They are seeking an Assistant Vet Scientist to provide clinical care, support research, and manage animal welfare at the Emory National Primate Research Center.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Clinical care of all animal species at the Field Station (monkeys and chimpanzees)
Surgical intervention and support as necessary
Emergency veterinary support on weekday evenings and weekends at the Field Station, on a rotating basis
Emergency veterinary support on holidays at both the Main Station and Field Station, on a rotating basis
Participation in clinical and pathology rounds
Communication with other units (Colony Management, Animal Care, Research Labs, and Behavioral Management) regarding the clinical health and welfare of animals
Participate in bi-monthly colony management meetings
Support of the SPF program
Management of quarantine animals
Processing animals for shipments
Provide guidance on protocol development to investigators, including IACUC veterinary consults
Collect research sample specimens including rectal and lymph node biopsies, bone marrow and lymph node aspirates, CSF collection, etc
Communication with investigators regarding assigned research animals
Initiate and/or collaborate in clinical and laboratory animals medicine research studies, including project design, proposal preparation and publication of findings
Prepares case reports, abstracts, posters and platform sessions for presentation at professional meetings
Assistance with management of veterinary technician staff
Ensure ongoing activities are in compliance with current regulations, institutional SOPs and approved IACUC protocols
Opportunities for participation in committees (e.g. IACUC, Safety and Allocation committees)
Preparation for and participation in IACUC and USDA inspections at FS, as well as NIH and AAALAC site visits
Preventative health management of monkeys and chimpanzees
Participation in routine examinations of monkeys and chimps
Participation in assessment of quarantine animals
Oversight and training of veterinary technicians, externs, interns and residents
Participation in monthly training sessions including primate grand rounds, histopathology rounds, and the journal club
Participation informal didactic training of residents and others
Training of research and animal care staff as needed
Qualification
Required
DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited institution
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine
Training or experience in laboratory animal medicine
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
Strong written/oral communication skills
ACLAM certification or board eligibility
Knowledge and hands on experience in surgical and medical procedures in nonhuman primates
Participation in bi-monthly colony management meetings
Support of the SPF program
Management of quarantine animals
Processing animals for shipments
Provide guidance on protocol development to investigators, including IACUC veterinary consults
Collect research sample specimens including rectal and lymph node biopsies, bone marrow and lymph node aspirates, CSF collection, etc
Communication with investigators regarding assigned research animals
Initiate and/or collaborate in clinical and laboratory animals medicine research studies, including project design, proposal preparation and publication of findings
Prepares case reports, abstracts, posters and platform sessions for presentation at professional meetings
Assistance with management of veterinary technician staff
Ensure ongoing activities are in compliance with current regulations, institutional SOPs and approved IACUC protocols
Participation in committees (e.g. IACUC, Safety and Allocation committees)
Preparation for and participation in IACUC and USDA inspections at FS, as well as NIH and AAALAC site visits
Preventative health management of monkeys and chimpanzees
Participation in routine examinations of monkeys and chimps
Participation in assessment of quarantine animals
Oversight and training of veterinary technicians, externs, interns and residents
Participation in monthly training sessions including primate grand rounds, histopathology rounds, and the journal club
Participation informal didactic training of residents and others
Training of research and animal care staff as needed
2 years of experience or training in laboratory animal medicine (may include Postdoctoral Residency)
Preferred
Collaborative involvement with investigators
Prior experience in an academic environment
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$719.87MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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