Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Veterinarian (LARC/Alberta) in El Paso, Texas
37301BR
Extended Job Title:
Veterinarian (LARC/Alberta)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Serves as Institutional Veterinarian for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of laboratory animals to ensure health of animals used in scientific research and to comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment by performing the following duties.
Requisition ID:
37301BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Examines and treats animals to detect indications of disease or injury to prevent spread of disease to other animals or workers. Necropsy animals as circumstances dictate.
Provides consultation to investigators regarding anesthetics, surgical procedures, euthanasia, techniques, and general animal care related to animal research.
Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring of budgets and daily financial activities of LARC; collaborates closely with finance personnel within the Office of Research(OR); provides direction as needed to ensure accuracy and maintenance of updated information on all accounts; serves as approval authority on all LARC funds.
Maintain compliance with institutional billing rate policies.
Discuss research projects and daily health checks with staff to plan procedures and prescribe care and treatment of animals.
Serves as the supervising authority for personnel within the LARC; ensures the annual submission of evaluations and periodic review in all areas; ensures productivity expectations pertinent to the areas under the scope of the LARC, conducts counseling of personnel as necessary.
Provides training and direct surgical and technical support often of a specialized nature to research investigators and technicians in various animal-related techniques as requested.
Conducts formal and on-the-job training of the animal care staff and investigator staffs, as needed.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with NIH guidelines, Federal and state regulations, AAALAC standards for all research and teaching animals maintained by TTUHSC El Paso.
Fulfills supervisory and leadership functions for the IACUC, including attending IACUC meetings and participating in protocol discussions.
Coordinates, complies, and provides reports as requested by the System Veterinarian.
Review all animal care and usage operating policies and standard operating procedures, as necessary.
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
Follows through on all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-Doctoral residency, or equivalent, in Laboratory Animal Medicine with 3-5 years experience in laboratory environment preferred.
Interest and ability to qualify for the National Board Examination given by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) or foreign equivalent.
Interest and ability to obtain Diplomat status in ACLAM or foreign equivalent.
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
LARC Elp
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .
Job Group:
Skilled Professionals
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Licensed to Practice in the State of Texas or capable of taking and passing state Exam.
Must have practiced experience in Lab Animal Medicine.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?:
Yes
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:
64C
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .