Clinical Veterinarian

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Unit: VP Research MBU Department: Animal Care Facility Department Summary: Office of Research & Innovation, Division of Animal Resources invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our Veterinary Team as a Clinical Veterinarian.

Duties & Responsibilities The Clinical Veterinarian supports the VCU mission of providing humane and ethical animal care across a diverse biomedical research portfolio. This role is a critical component of the veterinary services team, providing clinical and peri-surgical oversight across a decentralized two-campus program. The incumbent will work under the administrative direction of and receive clinical mentorship from the Associate Director, the Associate Director of Veterinary Services. The role focuses on high-quality medical care for all species with an emphasis on large animal, swine models, and USDA-regulated research.

General Duties & Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care & Surgical Support

   • Conduct clinical rounds and provide medical care for rodents, rabbits, fish, and agricultural species, swine.
   • Deliver expert anesthesia and surgical support, assisting PIs with protocol refinement and perioperative care for large animal models.
   • Oversee and mentor veterinary technicians in clinical task execution and treatment delivery.

2. Decentralized Program Operations

   • Manage clinical priorities across multiple facilities on two distinct campuses, ensuring consistent standards of care and regulatory compliance in multiple vivariums in an urban setting.
   • Maintain a high level of professional autonomy to resolve facility-specific veterinary issues independently.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

   • Ensure accurate medical record-keeping in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy, and AAALAC International standards.
   • Serve as a voting member of the VCU IACUC. Associated duties include protocol review, drafting or reviewing policies, conducting veterinary observations, subcommittee participation, and providing consultations to investigators.

4. Emergency & On-Call Services

   • Participate in a rotating weekend and holiday on-call schedule for veterinary emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution.
• Ability to obtain a Virginia Veterinary License and DEA registration.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Status: ACLAM board-eligible residency completed or board-certified.
• Large Animal Competency: Experience in the handling, anesthesia, and clinical management of swine or other agricultural species in a research setting.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to manage clinical priorities in a decentralized or multi-site environment.

Salary Range $126,000 - $150,000

Benefits All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Hours per Week: 40 Restricted Position: Yes ORP Eligible: Yes Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 33251Y - Clinical Veterinarian RS 1

Contact Information Contact Name: Niki Boyd Contact Email: tsboyd@vcu.edu