Contact Dr. Nanette Kleinman for information and pricing, including extending posting dates beyond 90 days.

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Associate Director Laboratory Animal Services Req. # 5432
Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA

Posted 21 February 2012

Minimum qualifications:

Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited School of Veterinary Medicine and must be licensed in at least one state. Must have at least five years experience in a laboratory research and/or teaching program. Must be board certified by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine.

Preferred:

Extensive experience in laboratory animal research and teaching programs.

Responsibilities:

The Associate Director of Laboratory Animal Services, will be responsible for a comprehensive veterinary care program as required to provide a high quality research service, to maintain AAALAC accreditation, to assure the health and welfare of laboratory animals and to comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies.  Related responsibilities include the direct supervision of the clinical veterinarian, laboratory animal veterinary technicians and indirect supervision of the entire animal care staff. Oversee and maintain day-to-day veterinary medical programs to include health monitoring and surveillance, diagnosis, pre and postoperative care of all species and treatment for a wide range of animal species. Must provide development and oversight of rodent health monitoring programs. Responsible for preventative medicine programs for a variety of species, including nonhuman primates, and transgenic rodent colonies. Supervise surgical support services for large animal species. Oversee psychological well-being and enrichment programs for various species. Provide assistance and veterinary consultation for all investigators. Serve on the IACUC as consulting veterinarian which requires reviewing all assigned animal study proposals. Provide guidance to researchers in the development and implementation of animal use protocols. Serve as liaison to animal care, research, administrative and veterinary staff concerning regulatory compliance for research animals. Participate in training and instruction for investigative and technical staff, as well as animal care staff by conducting periodic classes and providing instruction as requested. Perform teaching responsibilities relating to courses for Medical Illustration, Physician’s Assistant, and OB/GYN Resident Programs, as deemed necessary by the director, Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Shift: Days/M-F
SalaryRange:  Base Salary-$97,000, Midpoint-$129,755, Maximum-$166,828
Pay Grade:  27
Recruitment Period: 5/11/11-Until Filled

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Director, Veterinary Services
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Posted 14 February 2012

Responsibilities of the Director/Attending Veterinarian will include oversight of veterinary care, husbandry, space management, business operation, and compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations.  The Director will report to the Vice President for Research, the senior research officer of the University, and advise him and the administration on matters relating to laboratory animal research, the development of new animal facilities, and all related matters.  This position will direct and supervise all administrative and technical support staff activities of the institutional vivarium and manages the animal husbandry activities as approved by the IACUC.    An important duty of this position will be to gain AAALAC accreditation for this program at FAU.  Other major duties will include serving as the attending veterinarian for the University and serving as the veterinarian on the IACUC ensuring University-wide compliance; preparing and facilitating activities related to the NIH Animal Welfare Assurance; providing training for researchers, research assistants, graduate students and staff in animal husbandry methods; providing oversight and management of the annual operating budget for the vivarium; providing oversight of space and equipment use in the vivarium; overseeing the animal health program; managing the health and safety program for those working with animals in research; serving on various committees; ensuring compliance with external regulations regarding use of the animals; and ensuring that all laboratory inspections are completed at mandated intervals.  This position also performs other work related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Research.
 
Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over five subordinate staff line positions and one student assistant.  The Director will also monitor activities performed by all faculty, staff and students engaged in activities requiring the use of animals.
 
For complete position requirements, salary information and to apply, visit https://jobs.fau.edu (position 980003).  Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.  Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3058.  TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771.

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Director, Laboratory Animal Research--
IMDS, Logan, UT

Posted 8 February 2012

Duties:

The Discovery Research division of IMDS (Innovative Medical Device Solutions) is seeking to fill the Director of Laboratory Animal Research position based out of Logan, UT.  The mission of IMDS is to be the worldwide market leader in Medical Device Outsourcing, Innovative Product development pre-clinical investigation through best in-class quality, service, speed to market and innovative collaboration.  We improve surgical procedures for patients and our customers by designing and developing innovative products and surgical solutions and through exceptional manufacturing practices.

•          This position will provide individualized veterinary medical oversight and be the attending veterinarian for a diverse population of experimental large animals to include intensive surgical models.   This role will also provide in-depth consultative services to include pre-clinical study development, and scientific presentations. Post doctorate training in large animal surgery in a research setting with a focus on general surgery, spine and orthopeadics is highly desired. This role will work closely with engineers and product development teams from the human surgical industries. In this position you must develop a familiarity with human surgical specialties and cultivate and maintain relationships with product development engineers, human surgeons and inventors.   This individual will be a member of the quality team with responsibility for driving GLP compliance within his team. The incumbent will act as the facility veterinarian as defined by the USDA animal welfare act (AWA); will be an appointed member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) assuring compliance with the AWA and the guide for the care and use of animals; accompany the USDA inspector; handle inspection report response and compliance and filing of the annual report.  And finally, the candidate will be accountable for management and supervision, budget oversight, resource allocation, facility design.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a U.S.-licensed, ACLAM board-eligible or board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian (DVM or VDM) who desires to work in a cutting-edge research environment. Minimum qualifications for application include a degree in veterinary medicine with training and/or experience in laboratory animal medicine, a current license or the ability to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Utah, plus two to five years of related experience in designing and executing pre-clinical studies.  Must be familiar with GLP regulations. Excellent organizational skills, a strong service orientation, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and positive interpersonal skills are essential for this position. Other qualifications are experience with investigational animal models and in animal research; demonstrated ability to train research personnel; experience working with large animals.   In addition, candidates must possess the ability to analyze, prioritize and delegate resources while managing multiple projects and programs. Expertise and experience should include a positive and collegial interaction and cooperation with staff at all levels to promote and facilitate effective research.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. 

Professional references and background checks will be required.

Qualified Candidates should e-mail: apelham@imds.net

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Associate Director of Animal Care
Brown University, Providence, RI

Posted 8 February 2010

The Associate Director of Animal Care is the primary interface through which Brown University provides veterinary guidance and expertise to its affiliated hospitals having research programs involving a diverse population of laboratory animals. This position supervises programs of veterinary care at multiple institutions, supervises/advises animal care staff members, helps the institutions to comply with all relevant local and federal regulations including the Public Health Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations and guidelines, provides guidance in obtaining and maintaining accreditation of animal care and use programs and facilities, advises/assists Principal Investigators in the design and performance of protocols, and serves as the attending veterinarian on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees of Affiliated Hospitals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide clinical expertise at Brown and affiliated hospitals
• Supervise animal care functions in maintenance of genetically altered rodents
• Monitor animal health status
• Provide veterinary assistance for surgical procedures
• Advise and assist researchers at affiliated hospitals and Brown regarding appropriate methodologies and suitability of particular animal models for varying research needs
• Review research protocols submitted to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at affiliated hospitals

Brown's animal care and use program is located in several campus and non-campus facilities in Providence, RI and supports a vast array of major research programs involving the use of animals including biotechnology, physiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, pathology, psychology and several other smaller programs. Brown Animal Care provides an excellent research infrastructure, including barrier and conventional housing, and supports both clinical and experimental medicine and surgery.  

Minimum requirements include:

• DVM (or equivalent) from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school
• Advanced formal residency training and/or six years experience in institutional laboratory animal medicine to be board eligible by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). Diplomat status in ACLAM is highly preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a veterinary license in Rhode Island
• Must be able to obtain controlled substance certification from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required overall.
• Must be able to exert influence without necessarily having direct line authority.
• Must be able to work in a number of locations and budget time and effort effectively according to the needs at each one.
• Must be able and willing to work occasional weekends in an on-call role.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  

This replacement position will become part of a 3-ACLAM Diplomate veterinary group..

Qualified individuals interested in this non-academic position should apply via our website at: https://careers.brown.edu   Job Number M02605

Benefit information related to this staff position can be found at:

http://brown.edu/human-resources/benefits

BrownUniversityhas been accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) since 1971.

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Fellowship in Diagnostic and Experimental Laboratory Animal Pathology
Yale University, New Haven, CT 

Posted 4 February 2012

The Section of Comparative Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine invites applications for a one-year fellowship in diagnostic and experimental laboratory animal pathology. This training program integrates hands-on laboratory animal pathology training and mouse phenotyping. In addition, the candidate will participate in collaborative research training emphasizing molecular pathogenesis of disease.

The successful applicant will take part in a mentored program comprised of didactic training in laboratory animal disease and applied research methodology.  Specialized training in human pathology and veterinary ophthalmic pathology are also available. Yale is consistently among the top 10 NIH-funded institutions of higher learning and, therefore, provides exposure to a wide range of research models, graduate level courses, and seminars. Research experience in the use of mouse models is central to the fellowship and is expected to result in collaborative publication.

Essential qualifications for this fellowship include ACVP/ECVP eligibility or at least two years training in an anatomic pathology training program. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest and post graduate experience in experimental pathology. Salary will be determined by the NIH post-doctoral pay scale. 

Applications must be received by May 15 2012; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit via email 1) a letter of intent outlining specific interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of three professional references via email to:

Susan.andranovich@yale.edu or by mail to: Caroline Zeiss, c/o Susan Andranovich, Section of Comparative Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208016, 310 Cedar Street; Suite 330 BML, New Haven, CT 06520-8016.  Phone (203) 785-2525; FAX (203) 785 7499

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Director, Laboratory Animal Resources
Department of Comparative Medicine, School of Medicine
University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Posted 31 January 2012

The University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is inviting applications for an experienced, motivated, academically-oriented laboratory animal veterinarian to serve as Director of Laboratory Animal Resources, Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM).  This position will oversee the daily operations of UW animal research facilities, and will coordinate the renovation, design, and construction of new animal research facilities.

Specific job responsibilities include the following:

1. Managing and overseeing animal science and husbandry activities for six major centralized research facilities.

2. Directing and coordinating the conversion of decentralized animal research facilities into centralized research support services.

3. Coordinating the renovation of existing facilities and construction of new facilities.  This includes communicating input from DCM veterinarians, financial and budgetary staff, and research investigative groups to the architects and project planners.

4. Advising and teaching investigative groups on proper experimental and surgical procedures, and the humane care and use of animals in research.

5. Training veterinary residents in all aspects of laboratory animal medicine (LAM) as part of an ACLAM-certified training program; mentoring veterinary clerkship students in LAM; participating in DCM clinical and research seminars.

Opportunities also exist for participating in clinical veterinary service for multiple laboratory animal species and for pursuit of scholarly activities (including collaborative research), depending on the applicant’s expertise and interests.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions,consistently ranking among the top 3 public institutions in total federal research funding among U.S. colleges and universities.  Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.  UW staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and natural beauty.

The Department of Comparative Medicine is one of 12 basic science departments in the School of Medicine.  The mission of the DCM is to advance knowledge and improve the health and welfare of humans and animals through excellent research service support, biomedical research, and teaching.  The DCM is the major laboratory animal medicine research resource at the University of Washington, and employs over 175 individuals who provide a comprehensive range of animal husbandry, veterinary, research support (gene-targeting and transgenic mouse facility, histology and imaging core, behavioral and physiology core) and diagnostic laboratory services for an AAALAC (American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) accredited vivarium used by over 500 principal investigators.  Faculty members, post-doctoral fellows and veterinary residents (laboratory animal medicine and pathology) conduct basic and clinical research on a wide range of subjects including developmental immunology, inflammatory lung disease, innate immunity, inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, comparative pathology, nutrition/metabolism, embryonic stem cell biology, and aging.   The UW is also home to the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).

Requirements:

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in animal research facility operations and clinical veterinary medicine.
• Licensed, or capable of receiving a license, to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Washington.
• Board eligible or certified by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills.
• Significant interests and experience in animal research facility design and/or renovations.

To view the complete job description, benefits information, and application instructions, go to:http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/index.html. 

The requisition number for the position is 75304.  Review of applicants will begin in February and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified and the position is filled.

 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The Department of Comparative Medicine in the School of Medicineis dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and other protected veterans.

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Lab Animal Veterinarian, Ref# 111231951
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Posted 19 January 2012

Duties:

Laboratory Animal Veterinarian sought to join a multi-disciplinary team at University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), which includes laboratory animal specialists, internal medicine specialists, an ACVP-certified veterinary pathologist, a PhD diagnostic virologist and vivarial husbandry leadership.  Penn is ranked second nationally among institutions receiving federal research dollars for biomedical research.  As one of a team of 8 veterinarians and 6 residents in Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM), the designee will provide individualized veterinary medical care to a diverse population of experimental animals to include intensive surgical models.  Our colonies of more than 140,000 animals include mice, rats, birds, other rodents, rabbits, cats, dogs, swine, sheep and nonhuman primates for 6 Schools on the Philadelphia, Glenolden and New Bolton Center campuses of Penn.  Most animals are housed in the School of Medicine, which has an animal care and use program accredited by AAALAC, International.  With more than 170 members, ULAR provides animal husbandry, veterinary care and regulatory support for a growing animal resource program.  Our Philadelphia campus includes the School of Medicine, the School of Veterinary Medicine and four additional schools with teaching and experimental animals.  This is an ideal position and environment for veterinarians recently completing an ACLAM-recognized training program due to our active, on-going residency training program and related resources for board preparation.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a U.S.-licensed, ACLAM board-eligible or board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian who desires to work in a cutting-edge research and academic environment.  Minimum qualifications for application include a degree in veterinary medicine with training and/or experience in laboratory animal medicine, and a current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the US, plus eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania and two to five years of related experience.  Excellent organizational skills, a strong service orientation, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and positive interpersonal skills are essential for this position.  Other qualifications are: experience with investigational animal models and in animal research; demonstrated ability to train research personnel; experience working with primates preferred.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

  Professional references and background checks will be required.  This position will initially be a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on funding.

Applicants should apply utilizing the Human Resources web site: https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants

Alternately you may search by reference number 111231951 at  https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/, and should attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three professional references addressed to:  Dr. Diane J. Gaertner, Director, ULAR, Professor of Pathobiology.  Preliminary inquiries may also be directed to Dr. Gaertner at 215-898-2434 or gaertner@upenn.edu.

 The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.13182

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Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch
Attending Veterinarian
Animal Program Director
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Research Triangle Park, NC

Posted 19 January 2012

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health is searching for a Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB), Attending Veterinarian, and Animal Program Director.  CMB provides a broad range of services and collaborative support for NIEHS intramural research programs.  The incumbent will be responsible for an AAALAC accredited animal care and use program and for support of NIEHS animal research programs that study the effects of environmental agents in order to develop methods of disease prevention and treatment.

CMB is responsible for management of the NIEHS animal care and use program, which includes facility management, animal procurement and housing, animal health surveillance and disease diagnosis, clinical veterinary services, rodent breeding, technical and surgical assistance, embryo transfer, rederivation and cryopreservation, animal imaging, behavioral phenotyping, quality assurance of animal food, bedding, and water, and professional advice to the institute on important animal issues.   CMB also supports the scientific staff by providing training for investigators and technicians, quality assurance support for research projects, consultation with investigators planning animal research projects, and administrative and professional staffing for the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC).  The CMB plans and conducts research appropriate to these functions and participates in the training of residents in an ACLAM approved laboratory animal medicine training program.   The NIEHS Animal Care and Use Program is fully accredited by AAALAC, International.  CMB supports over 200 active animal research projects for scientists in the Division of Intramural Research. A daily inventory of over 35,000 rodents and amphibians is maintained. The Branch ensures that all animal use is performed humanely and in accordance with Public Health Service Policy and federal regulations. 

The incumbent will serve as Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch, Attending Veterinarian and Animal Program Director for NIEHS with responsibility for maintaining the AAALAC accredited animal care program.  The incumbent will represent NIEHS on the NIH Animal Program Directors Committee and will serve as attending veterinarian on the NIEHS ACUC. The incumbent will be expected to actively support the NIEHS mission, participate in ongoing planning and management discussions to successfully resolve pertinent issues and challenges, participate in long range strategic planning processes to develop and implement effective goals and directions for the animal care program and provide information and recommendations to the Scientific Director.

Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments.  A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan and more) are available.  A relocation or recruitment bonus may be permissible.

Mandatory Qualification Requirements:  Minimum qualifications include a DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited or approved college, a current  license to practice veterinary medicine in any state in the United States and board certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine.   In addition, applicants must demonstrate a proven record of management and operation of an AAALAC accredited animal care program of similar magnitude and complexity, and demonstrated experience meeting all regulations and policies pertaining to animal care and use.  Applicants must possess demonstrable experience and skills in management and supervision, budget oversight, resource allocation, facility design, rodent colony management and disease control.  In addition, applicants must possess the ability to analyze, prioritize and delegate resources while managing multiple projects and programs.  Expertise and experience should include a positive and collegial interaction and cooperation with staff at all levels and with scientific staff to promote and facilitate their research.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter summarizing previous work experience managing an animal program and future interests, Curriculum Vitae and bibliography and the names and addresses (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) of three references to the following address by  February 29, 2012.

Ms. Emily Starnes (Vacancy Number DIR 12-01)
Intramural Program Specialist
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (niehs.nih.gov)
Office of Management
P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06
Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
Email:  dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

We are dedicated to building a diverse community in our training  and employment programs.

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Clinical Veterinarian, Division of Veterinary Resources
New England Primate Research Center
Harvard Medical School, Southborough, MA

Posted 3 January 2012

The New England Primate Research Center (NEPRC) of Harvard Medical School, a NIH-funded AAALAC International-accredited National Primate Research Center, has an immediate opening for a primate veterinarian in its Division of Veterinary Resources. Job responsibilities will include providing clinical care and veterinary support for approximately two thousand breeding colony and research animals representing nine species of Old and New World monkeys. This includes a primary focus on determining diagnostic and treatment plans, participation in preventative health care assessments, completing facility rounds, and participation in weekly/weekend/holiday clinical call. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the training and mentoring of veterinary students and technicians. Limited involvement in the implementation of experimental protocols utilizing NHP as models of human disease will also be a component of the position. Minimum qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine, licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one of the states or territories, previous experience with nonhuman primates, and ACLAM board eligibility or diplomacy. The successful candidate will have an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology at Harvard Medical School's affiliate, Massachusetts General Hospital. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials.

The Division of Veterinary Resources has an excellent infrastructure to support both clinical and experimental medicine and surgery including recently completed and state-of-the-art laboratory, veterinary and biocontainment facilities. The NEPRC is conveniently located on Harvard University's forested Southborough Campus approximately 25 miles west of Boston in the heart of small town New England.  Additional information about the NEPRC can be obtained from our website: http://www.hms.harvard.edu/neprc/Harvard University offers a comprehensive package of fringe benefits, including individual or family health and dental care coverage through the Harvard University Faculty and Staff Benefits Program.  Additional benefits include an employee pension plan as well as the opportunity to self-contribute on a pre-tax basis to a tax-deferred annuity program and eligibility for up to four weeks of paid vacation per academic year.

For additional information on these and other employee benefits, please visit the Harvard employment website at http://employment.harvard.edu

To apply, please submit a cover letter indicating your interests and experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to:

Lynn M. Wachtman, DVM, DACLAM, Division of Veterinary Resources
New EnglandPrimate Research Center
HarvardMedical School
One Pine Hill Drive, P.O. Box 9102
Southborough, MA 01772-9102

Applications via email are preferred and can be sent to vet_search@hms.harvard.edu  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.  Women and individuals from under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Senior Executive Director, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Posted 14 December 2011

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Senior Executive Director, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR).  This individual will also serve as the University’s Attending Veterinarian.  The DLAR provides animal husbandry, veterinary support, and associated administrative support services to the animal-based research conducted in the Schools of the Health Sciences at the University.  There are 13 primary facilities supported by the DLAR.  The DLAR also provides veterinary and administrative support to the Animal Use Unit within the School of Arts & Sciences.  A wide spectrum of research species is used on campus, ranging from zebra fish to rodents to nonhuman primates.  The average daily census of rodents is over 50,000 animals.  The University of Pittsburgh Animal Care and Use Program is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC, Int.).

The Senior Executive Director will have the ultimate managerial responsibility for all of the veterinary, technical, administrative, and support staff of the DLAR and for the multi-million dollar annual DLAR budget.  He/she will be responsible for assessing the functioning and efficiency of operations and for recommending any appropriate changes; for ensuring that all DLAR facilities conform to all relevant local and federal regulations; and for maintaining continuing full accreditation by AAALAC, Int.  The applicant must possess a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and be board-certified in laboratory animal medicine.  This will be a non-tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with the relevant experience of the selected candidate for the position. 

Individuals interested in this position should send via e-mail an introductory letter; a comprehensive curriculum vitae including relevant employment history and licensure information; and contact information for five professional references to:

AVSearch@pitt.edu

Any questions about the position should be directed to Michelle S. Broido, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Biomedical Research at broidoms@pitt.edu. 

In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than February 29, 2012.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Director, Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) and Attending Veterinarian / Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Posted 30 November 2011

Applicants should apply at http://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/Position # 14886

Cornell University invites applications for a Board certified Veterinarian experienced in managing a large complex animal care and use program to serve asDirector of CARE and Attending Veterinarian (AV) for Cornell’s Ithaca based campuses. 

Position

Cornell’s animal care and use program supports a vast array of research and teaching including biomedical, behavioral, environmental, field, and agricultural.  The program is among the largest in the nation with great diversity of animal species and facilities.  Cornell’s program is AAALAC accredited, an institutional expectation and a position deemed essential to providing a consistently high standard of care for all animals.  The Director of CARE serves as AV for the Ithaca based campuses and is responsible for the program of veterinary care and for providing the clinical expertise, training, husbandry, facilities management, and other services to foster research and teaching, ensure animal health and well-being, meet regulatory requirements, and ensure program accreditation.   

The Director of CARE is a full-time, non-academic position with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Affiliation with an academic department may be available based on qualifications and experience. Participation in research and other scholarly activities, particularly those directed at improving the health and well-being of experimental animals, is encouraged. 

Skills and Experience

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited College of Veterinary Medicine. License to practice in a state in the United States.  Board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine or equivalent.  Advanced training and at least 10 years of experience in laboratory and agricultural animal medicine in a research intensive environment with biomedical and agricultural settings.  At least 5 years of experience directly managing a large and diverse group of staff and operations in an AAALAC accredited animal care and use program in a multi-sponsor research environment. 

Proven ability to develop and provide expertise, services, and programs that foster complex and novel research and teaching.  Thorough knowledge of and experience in successfully managing clinical, personnel, financial, and all operational aspects of an animal care and use program that effectively supports research and teaching, delivers high value, high quality, cost effective services, ensures humane use of animals, meets federal and state requirements for biomedical and agricultural programs of animal care and use, and fulfills AALAC accreditation requirements. 

Proven ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment, preferably within a decentralized organization. Demonstrated success in animal facility design, construction and renovation and in facility management and operations.  Experience with biosafety and emergency management is required.

BSL3 experience is highly preferred. Experience managing a lab animal residency program is desirable.  Proven success in obtaining external funding for and leading sponsored research projects is preferred, as is a PhD degree.  Demonstrated contributions to the field of laboratory animal research and/or medicine at local and national levels is preferred.

CornellUniversity is an internationally recognized leader in research and education, located in Ithaca, NY with an enduring commitment to support equality of education and employment opportunity by affirming the value of diversity and by promoting an environment free from discrimination.Posted 30 November 2011

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Associate Director for Animal Resources
Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONRPC), Portland, OR

Posted 30 November 2011

Applications are invited for a candidate to lead the Division of Animal Resources at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONRPC), located on the West Campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) near Portland, Oregon. We seek a strong leader with experience in nonhuman primate models to oversee a large animal care program including 12 veterinarians.  The candidate should have a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent degree. The Associate Director serves as a member of the ONPRC executive leadership team.

The ONPRC excels in the development and use of unique nonhuman primate models for human disease and offers access to numerous resources, including onsite 3T MRI, advanced light microscopic imaging, and other support cores tailored to nonhuman primate research. ONPRC strongly encourages joint appointments in relevant departments in the OHSU School of Medicine and the establishment of collaborative research programs with other members of the diverse OHSU neuroscience research community.

Position will stay posted until filled, with preference given to candidates that apply before February 28, 2012.  Interested individuals should apply via our website: www.ohsujobs.com, IRC Number: 35152. Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Director’s Office via Dana Morris (morridan@ohsu.edu, 503-680-5298).

OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that encourages diverse applicants to consider this opportunity. Appointees must be US citizens, resident aliens, or nonresident aliens with a valid employment visa.

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