IACUC Attending Veterinarian

Minimum Requirements

Licensed veterianarian with DVM degree from an accredited veterinary program.
Two years experience in laboratory animal research and/or teaching
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Preferred
Certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine
5+ years in experience in veterinary practice in a research environment
Experience serving on an IACUC or equivalent as a consulting veterinarian or attending veterinarian
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Responsibilities
The IACUC attending veterinarian is the clinical resource for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The Attending Veterinarian reviews all protocols for animal use and amendments thereof, is the point of contact for pre-approval of animal procedures, assists the IACUC Chair in inspections and serves as a voting member of the IACUC. The Attending Veterinarian composes all reports to federal agencies relevant to violations of compliance or accidents related to animal use at GHSU. Protocol review for clinical issues related to animal care. Follow-up meetings with Pls after committee or IEC review to resolve issues with protocols prior to final approval. Regularly scheduled inspections mandated by IACUC and follow-ups from the reports to the GHSU Compliance Hotline. Participating in inspection activities as need by external regulatory agencies including AAALAC and the USDA. Record-keeping and correspondence related to the functions of the IACUC. This includes requests under the Freedom of information Act, reports to OLAW regarding compliance violations and other correspondence as required. Participation and representation of the IACUC as a liaison to LAS management and in other regulatory bodies on campus.
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Shift/Salary
Shift:Days/M-F.
Salary:Minimum: $92,682/annual, Midpoint: $129,755/annual, Maximum: $166,828
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.
Recruitment Period: 10/5/11- Until Filled
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Conditions of Employment
All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review.
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Other Information
Georgia Health Sciences University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "GHSU is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Health Sciences University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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