Clinical Veterinarian - RI ARC - Nationwide Children's Hospital

Supports the mission of NCH while providing clinical oversight/support for research animal care and use, medicine, disease diagnosis and experimental techniques for researchers at The Abigail Wexner Research Institute. Ensures research and clinical activities adhere to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Public Health Service (PHS) Policy, and AAALAC International rules and regulations.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge in preventative, clinical medicine, and surgery of laboratory animals (rodents, NHPs, aquatics, agricultural species)

• Demonstrates knowledge in laboratory animal biosafety and biosecurity programs, including the acquisition, quarantine, and disposition of research animals.

• Provides guidance to research personnel on animal model and protocol development as well as execute and follow-up on technical research projects.

• Contributes to the management and professional development of the Animal Resources Core (ARC) staff.

• Assists with the development, review, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Assures compliance with the USDA, NIH Policy and AAALAC regulations and standards.

• Participates on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, include the review of protocols.

• Participates in the veterinary on-call rotation.

• Performs miscellaneous related duties as required.

• Participates in teaching and academic responsibilities for visiting trainees/students.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completes required NCH safety training and tuberculosis and occupational health screening on an annual basis.

• Knowledgeable of the safety precautions practiced by veterinary technician personnel when dealing with the various research animal species.

• Remains familiar with Animal Resources Core (ARC) emergency response procedures.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: ARC Associate Director KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Veterinary degree (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine or ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) certification with post-graduate work experience at an ACLAM-recognized laboratory animal medicine training program or equivalent

• 3+ years working as a laboratory animal veterinarian (Residency years qualify)

• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States. Ability to obtain Ohio license within 6-months

• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) board certification or eligibility is highly desirable

• Knowledgeable in federal animal welfare regulations, Guide for the Care and Use of Animals and AAALAC accreditation standards

• High-level computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Test negative or medical clearance for tuberculosis on an annual basis.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.