University of California - San Francisco
Clinical Veterinarian
University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Clinical Veterinarian
LARC Operations
Full Time
Job SummaryEvaluates 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.
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UCSF Compensation and BenefitsDepartment DescriptionThe 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 veterinary school that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Associate, or equivalent degree.1 or more years of related work experience.Required: Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of CaliforniaThose without California veterinary license must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the USA and must obtain California veterinary license within 12 months of appointmentMust obtain and maintain USDA accredited veterinarian status within 6 months of hireUntil license is obtained, Veterinarian could not sign off on procedures etc. without the supervision of a licensed California VeterinarianVeterinary basic surgical skills & abilities, including post-operative care, recovery and treatment managementVeterinary diagnostic abilities and knowledgeKnowledge of laboratory animal medicine and surgery of common research animal species, aquatics and nonhuman primates (NHP).Well-developed written & oral communication abilitiesComputer skills at basic levelCalifornia 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 agentsA CA driver's license is required when driving 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 guidelinesVeterinary basic anesthesia knowledge & abilitiesEligible to sit for ACLAM Board ExaminationAquatics experience and interestResearch Lab experienceResidency training in Lab Animal Veterinary Training ProgramIACUC experienceOne or more years' Private Practice VeterinarianSupervision of various staff in lab animal departmentsIACUC, Biosafety, similar committee membershipIndependent ResearchAdvanced degree beyond DVMLicense/Certification
Required: Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of CaliforniaThose without California veterinary license must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the USA and must obtain California veterinary license within 12 months of appointmentMust obtain and maintain USDA accredited veterinarian status within 6 months of hireUntil license is obtained, Veterinarian could not sign off on procedures etc. without the supervision of a licensed California VeterinarianAbout UCSFThe 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. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.#J-18808-Ljbffr
LARC Operations
Full Time
Job SummaryEvaluates 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.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up):
TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)For more information about the benefits of working at UCSF, please visit:
UCSF Compensation and BenefitsDepartment DescriptionThe 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 veterinary school that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Associate, or equivalent degree.1 or more years of related work experience.Required: Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of CaliforniaThose without California veterinary license must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the USA and must obtain California veterinary license within 12 months of appointmentMust obtain and maintain USDA accredited veterinarian status within 6 months of hireUntil license is obtained, Veterinarian could not sign off on procedures etc. without the supervision of a licensed California VeterinarianVeterinary basic surgical skills & abilities, including post-operative care, recovery and treatment managementVeterinary diagnostic abilities and knowledgeKnowledge of laboratory animal medicine and surgery of common research animal species, aquatics and nonhuman primates (NHP).Well-developed written & oral communication abilitiesComputer skills at basic levelCalifornia 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 agentsA CA driver's license is required when driving 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 guidelinesVeterinary basic anesthesia knowledge & abilitiesEligible to sit for ACLAM Board ExaminationAquatics experience and interestResearch Lab experienceResidency training in Lab Animal Veterinary Training ProgramIACUC experienceOne or more years' Private Practice VeterinarianSupervision of various staff in lab animal departmentsIACUC, Biosafety, similar committee membershipIndependent ResearchAdvanced degree beyond DVMLicense/Certification
Required: Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of CaliforniaThose without California veterinary license must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the USA and must obtain California veterinary license within 12 months of appointmentMust obtain and maintain USDA accredited veterinarian status within 6 months of hireUntil license is obtained, Veterinarian could not sign off on procedures etc. without the supervision of a licensed California VeterinarianAbout UCSFThe 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. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.#J-18808-Ljbffr