Assistant Staff Veterinary Scientist - School of Medicine, Division of Animal Resources - Emory University

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Description:

Faculty in the Division of Animal Resources will be expected to collaborate, bringing strengths to research teams and to develop or maintain a productive, independent and extramurally funded program of scholarly biomedical research. Within the DAR, this includes, but may not be limited, by devoting your time to independent or collaborative research and other scholarly activities.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Staff Veterinary Scientist performs a wide range of clinical and preventative veterinary medical services as needed.
• Such care will include clinical services to a variety of species.
• Areas of possible oversight include managed breeding, and clinical, surgical and anesthesia services.
• The Assistant Staff Veterinary Scientist will provide investigator support through advice and assistance regarding the conduct of animal studies, and will support university committees and activities impacting animal resources (e.g. the IACUC, chemical, radiation and biosafety committees).
• Teaching responsibilities will include the instruction of veterinary residents, veterinary technicians, animal care technicians, research staff and other necessary parties.
• The incumbent will assist in the maintenance of proper records and the generation of reports, applications, grants and the like.
• Prepare for and pass the ACLAM specialty board examination.
• Expected to show scholarship and service to the university as appropriate.
• The management of direct or indirect reports may be required and training in the supervision of others is expected.
• Other duties, services and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team in a team science context.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A DVM/VMD degree; eligibility to become licensed in GA is required, with 2 years experience or training in laboratory animal medicine (may include Postdoctoral Residency), and ACLAM board-eligible.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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