University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Clinical Veterinarian
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Clinical VeterinarianDepartment:
LARC OperationsJob Code:
74285BREmployment Type:
Full TimeJob Summary:
Evaluates and treats research animals coming into UCSF. Independently performs routine veterinarian duties and can direct animal health technicians in providing animal care. When needed, receives supervision or guidance for cases. Has interest in veterinary and husbandry needs of all research species, including aquatics. Ensures assigned activities adhere to protocols and applicable USDA, NIH, and AAALAC regulations and rules. Participates in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) processes and oversight functions. Performs on-call, after-hours veterinary coverage.Salary Range:
$98,300 - $210,300 (Annual Rate)Department Description:
The Laboratory Animal Resource Center is a recharge department providing veterinary care and housing services for all animals used in biomedical research and teaching. LARC provides veterinary medical care and husbandry services, assures compliance with laws and regulations concerning the use of animals in research, and veterinary medical advice to UCSF researchers.Required Qualifications:Doctoral degree (D.V.M. / V.M.D.) from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or equivalent degree.1 or more years of related work experience.Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.Those without a California veterinary license must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the USA and must obtain a California veterinary license within 12 months of appointment.Must obtain and maintain USDA accredited veterinarian status within 6 months of hire.Veterinary basic surgical skills & abilities, including post-operative care, recovery, and treatment management.Veterinary diagnostic abilities and knowledge.Knowledge of laboratory animal medicine and surgery of common research animal species, aquatics, and nonhuman primates (NHP).Well-developed written & oral communication abilities.Basic computer skills.California veterinarian license must be maintained at all times; failure to do so will result in immediate termination from position.Must participate in the UCSF occupational health program, medical health screenings, zoonotic screenings, and similar. Must understand and accept that the position has the risk for exposure to zoonotic agents as well as other hazardous agents or chemicals.This position is designated as critical in accordance with University of California policy and requires successful completion of a background check process. The position holder is subject to fingerprinting as well.This position requires the use of personal protective clothing to prevent injuries and exposure to potentially hazardous agents.A CA driver's license is required when driving a UC vehicle.Preferred Qualifications:Basic knowledge of federal rules and regulations, Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Public Health Service (PHS), and Association for Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) international guidelines.Veterinary basic anesthesia knowledge & abilities.Eligible to sit for ACLAM Board Examination.Aquatics experience and interest.Research lab experience.Residency training in Lab Animal Veterinary Training Program.IACUC experience.One or more years' private practice veterinarian experience.Supervision of various staff in lab animal departments.IACUC, Biosafety, similar committee membership.Independent research experience.Advanced degree beyond DVM.About UCSF:
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.Pride Values:
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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LARC OperationsJob Code:
74285BREmployment Type:
Full TimeJob Summary:
Evaluates and treats research animals coming into UCSF. Independently performs routine veterinarian duties and can direct animal health technicians in providing animal care. When needed, receives supervision or guidance for cases. Has interest in veterinary and husbandry needs of all research species, including aquatics. Ensures assigned activities adhere to protocols and applicable USDA, NIH, and AAALAC regulations and rules. Participates in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) processes and oversight functions. Performs on-call, after-hours veterinary coverage.Salary Range:
$98,300 - $210,300 (Annual Rate)Department Description:
The Laboratory Animal Resource Center is a recharge department providing veterinary care and housing services for all animals used in biomedical research and teaching. LARC provides veterinary medical care and husbandry services, assures compliance with laws and regulations concerning the use of animals in research, and veterinary medical advice to UCSF researchers.Required Qualifications:Doctoral degree (D.V.M. / V.M.D.) from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or equivalent degree.1 or more years of related work experience.Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.Those without a California veterinary license must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the USA and must obtain a California veterinary license within 12 months of appointment.Must obtain and maintain USDA accredited veterinarian status within 6 months of hire.Veterinary basic surgical skills & abilities, including post-operative care, recovery, and treatment management.Veterinary diagnostic abilities and knowledge.Knowledge of laboratory animal medicine and surgery of common research animal species, aquatics, and nonhuman primates (NHP).Well-developed written & oral communication abilities.Basic computer skills.California veterinarian license must be maintained at all times; failure to do so will result in immediate termination from position.Must participate in the UCSF occupational health program, medical health screenings, zoonotic screenings, and similar. Must understand and accept that the position has the risk for exposure to zoonotic agents as well as other hazardous agents or chemicals.This position is designated as critical in accordance with University of California policy and requires successful completion of a background check process. The position holder is subject to fingerprinting as well.This position requires the use of personal protective clothing to prevent injuries and exposure to potentially hazardous agents.A CA driver's license is required when driving a UC vehicle.Preferred Qualifications:Basic knowledge of federal rules and regulations, Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Public Health Service (PHS), and Association for Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) international guidelines.Veterinary basic anesthesia knowledge & abilities.Eligible to sit for ACLAM Board Examination.Aquatics experience and interest.Research lab experience.Residency training in Lab Animal Veterinary Training Program.IACUC experience.One or more years' private practice veterinarian experience.Supervision of various staff in lab animal departments.IACUC, Biosafety, similar committee membership.Independent research experience.Advanced degree beyond DVM.About UCSF:
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.Pride Values:
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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