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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 Veterinary.

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 perisurgical 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 VCU’s 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.

Unit: VP Research MBU

Department: Animal Care Facility

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