This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12279315 Assistant Director,Veterinarian - Animal Care Program

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Innovation

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As one of the nation's leading research institutions, the University ofIllinois Urbana-Champaign has been shaping the future since 1867. Ourresearch enterprise drives student experiences and community engagement,powering innovation and positive change locally, nationally, andglobally. The University's Animal Care Program (ACP) provideshigh-quality care and promotes the health and well-being of animals usedin research and teaching while ensuring the training and safety of ourfaculty, staff, and students.

Job Summary

Provide support in the daily operation of the veterinary care programand the facility management of laboratory animal facilities maintainedby the Animal Care Program (ACP).

Duties Responsibilities

Provide clinical and preventive care of research animals, includingemergency care (weekend, after hours, and holidays).Consult with faculty, researchers and research staff on veterinarycare, animal-related issues and regulatory issues.Provide technical support and teaching to researchers and theirlaboratory staff.Manage animal care facilities, equipment and other requiredresources to provide animal care and research support.Provide veterinarian oversight of satellite facilities.Serve on the IACUC as required, participate in protocol review,semiannual inspections, program reviews, policy revisions and postapproval monitoring.Review biosafety protocols and participate in biosafety audits.Provide mentoring of post-doctoral research associate and indirectsupervision of veterinary technicians, animal facility coordinators,and animal care staff (civil service).Mentor and assign tasks and participate in interview processes.Develop and implement comprehensive intramural training/educationalprograms for faculty, staff and students utilizing animals inresearch, teaching and/or testing.Assist with the development and implementation of standard operatingprocedures (SOPs) for laboratory animal facilities and in thedevelopment of animal care policy and procedure to meet programobjectives.Teach veterinary students during formal class sessions and/orsupervised rotations within the department.Provide administrative support to the Associate Director(s) andDirector.Serve on campus or external committees as required. Otherresponsibilities as required or assigned.Minimum Qualifications

Minimum DVM or equivalent from an AVMA accredited veterinary school.Minimum of two years laboratory animal clinical experience.Completion of an ACLAM recognized training program in laboratoryanimal medicine or equivalent experience.Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least onestate and ability to obtain an Illinois license within 6 months ofhire.USDA accreditation or ability to acquire accreditation within a yearof hire.Preferred Qualifications

ACLAM board certification.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relating tothe use of animals in research and teaching.Ability to foster constructive relationships with administrators,faculty, staff, students and other constituencies.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to effectively and productively work both as a teammember/leader and independently.Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently with a professionaldemeanor in a fast-paced work environmen with multiple and changingpriorities and tasks.Good organizational skills.Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after theclose date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 -$135,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualificationsand experience, while also considering internal equity.

Application Procedures Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday,November 13, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now buttonat the top or bottom of this posting and upload a cover letter, resume,and names/contact information (including phone number and email address)for three professional references. Incomplete applications andapplications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not beconsidered. For further information about this specific position, pleasecontact Leslie Lewin Reinhart at 217-333-0034. For questions regardingthe application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, andcomplies with all appli