Description

University of Colorado - Office of Laboratory Animal Resources

Faculty Fellow (Veterinary Intern) 

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

Nature of Work

The Clinical Laboratory Animal Veterinary Intern providesveterinary care for the CU Denver animal care and use program through theOffice of Laboratory Animal Resources. The Office of Laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR) is the administrativearm of the CU Denver animal care and use program with specific responsibilityfor regulatory requirements, veterinary oversight of animal care, provision fortraining needs in appropriate animal care and use, IACUC support, and theorganizational point of contact for extra-mural animal related interactions(AAALAC, USDA, OLAW, public, etc.). The individual serving in this positionassists in providing veterinary care and assuring regulatory compliance for theuse of animals in biomedical research at CU Denver. 

Supervision Received

The intern will reportdirectly to a senior clinical veterinarian, board certified in laboratoryanimal medicine. In addition, the intern will be supervised by other veterinarians,who are generally board certified in laboratory animal medicine as well. Theintern’s research project will also be supervised by one of the veterinarians.   

Supervision Exercised - N/A

Examples of Work Performed

The Veterinary Intern’sresponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providesveterinary care to a variety of research species initially under supervisionand then autonomously with a senior clinical veterinarianalways available for consult.

Assists withimplementation and oversight of animal care programs.

Performs mentoredresearch project.

Assists inresearch and animal care staff training.

Providesconsultation and instruction to investigators and staff in animal care and use.

May lead and train staff performing related work.

Assists in reviewinganimal research proposals.

Participates inIACUC meetings and inspections.

Performsmiscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge ofclinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge ofanimal husbandry requirements, methods, and techniques.
• Ability toprovide technical guidance and leadership to professional     personnel in area ofexpertise.
• Knowledge ofanimal surgical techniques.
• Ability to assessand treat medical conditions in a wide variety of animals. 
• Ability to maintain safety andinfection control standards.
• Ability toestablish and maintain effective collaborations and working  relationships witha variety of persons, internal and external to the department and institution.
• Leadership skillsfor effective planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to workeffectively under general direction or guidelines with minimal supervision
• Ability tocommunicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

The Universityof Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment forour faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons withdisabilities.

Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

TotalCompensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversityand Equity:

Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx 

TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• D.V.M. (orequivalent) from an AVMA – Accredited School of Veterinary Medicine.
• License topractice in at least one state within the U.S.                
• Previous trainingand /or experience in laboratory animal medicine.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Feb 8, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing