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University Attending Veterinarian (AV), Rowan University

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial, Professional, Laboratory, Research

Job Title: University Attending Veterinarian (AV), Rowan University

Division: University Research

Facilities: Rowan University, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) & Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) 

Reports To: Primary Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Research Compliance, Chief Research Compliance Officer

 

 

SUMMARY 

As the University’s Attending Veterinarian, this position will serve as a member of the Rowan University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and will report to Rowan’s Institutional Officer (IO) for the Animal Welfare Program.  He/she will also advise the  Associate Vice President for Research of the Virtua College of Medicine and Life Sciences and the Associate Dean for Research at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University on all issues relating to animal research activities and vivarium operations, as needed. The Director will also serve as the Attending Veterinarian for all Rowan University Research Animal Facilities (Stratford and Camden campuses) and, if necessary, any additional facilities that Rowan University may operate. 

 

Performs other related work as required.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The AV will work directly with Vivarium managers to ensure the facilities maintains AAALAC accreditation and are compliant with all applicable regulations for the care and maintenance of research animals, preparing and maintaining all requisite records and regulatory forms. The AV will oversee managers who supervise vivarium staff and train personnel in procedures that promote proper animal care and use as required. The AV, with Vivarium managers, will be responsible for monitoring and maintenance of animal colony integrity, including health status, to ensure compliance and research continuity. Quality control reviews of animal integrity will be made available to investigators, users, and senior administration.

 

The AV will be available to provide ongoing technical expertise and consultation to facility staff and users, as well as IACUC members, and will be thoroughly versed in all practical and administrative aspects of surgical procedures, anesthesia, analgesia, euthanasia, and biosafety as required by research activity. The AV must be familiar with institutional and federal guidelines for the care and use of animals and will be the primary formal point of contact for dealing with violations, occupational health and safety issues and facility security. The AV will engage users in dialogue on all issues that impact on research compliance and productivity, and will serve as a conduit for dialogue between users and senior administration.

 

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a D.V.M/V.M.D. degree. Candidates must be licensed to practice in the state of NJ or be eligible to obtain licensure in NJ within a reasonable amount of time. ACLAM board certified or eligible for veterinary candidates is desirable. Experience in a research animal facility setting is a must, preferably in a supervisory capacity. Eligibility for an Adjunct appointment is desirable, and college or graduate school teaching experience is considered an asset. Strong organizational skills are required and the candidate must have a good working knowledge of all relevant institutional and federal guidelines and regulations.

Note: 

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 
  • This position posting will be active until the position is filled. 

 

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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

 

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