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UCLA Health

Senior Veterinarian

UCLA Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Description

Take on an important role within a world-class

health organization. Contribute to the discovery of important medical

breakthroughs. Take your career to the next level. You can do all this and more

at UCLA Health.

You'll be a key member

of our research team that focuses on elucidating the mechanisms through which

the autonomic nervous system initiates and sustains arrhythmias. You'll be

responsible for conducting large animal surgeries, ensuring daily animal care,

providing post-operative care, maintaining the health of large animal cases,

and collaborating with various departments within the School of Medicine. Your

work will help advance our understanding of how the cardiac nervous system contributes

to heart disease. Our research involves the collection of electrophysiologic

and neural data in both human subjects and animal models of cardiovascular

disease. Our experiments with animal models encompass surgical dissection,

recording fundamental hemodynamic and electrical activities, and analyzing

tissue chemicals and proteins.

We're

seeking an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with:* DVM degree or equivalent

Ability to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner

In-depth knowledge of veterinary practice related to laboratory animal medicine

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to keep accurate records

Understanding of pre- and post-surgical care of laboratory animals

Familiarity with IACUC protocols, specifically regarding animal care, analgesia, anesthesia, surgical and non-surgical procedures, and euthanasia

Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing the use and care of laboratory animals

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with

four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout

Southern California as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the

efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care.

If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your

career, you can at UCLA Health.

Annual range: $92,600-$202,200

Qualifications

Required:

Skills to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner

Detailed knowledge in the practice of veterinary medicine focused on laboratory animal medicine

Demonstrated ability to work well with others

Ability to work on routine assignments with minimal supervision

DVM degree or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records

Detailed knowledge of pre- and post-surgical care of laboratory animals

Experience reviewing IACUC protocols, specifically the sections pertaining to animal care, analgesia, anesthesia, surgical and on-surgical procedures and euthanasia in a variety of laboratory animal species

Detailed knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations govern the use and care of laboratory animals.

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