Description

　　The Department of Medicine is currently seeking a Senior Veterinarian to join our team. Our research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms through which the autonomic nervous system initiates and sustains arrhythmias. We have a specific interest in understanding the contribution of the cardiac nervous system to heart disease. Our research involves the collection of electrophysiologic and neural data in both human subjects and animal models of cardiovascular disease. In human studies, we gather cardiac electrophysiologic recordings using a variety of electrodes and catheters, alongside neural recording data. Our experiments with animal models encompass surgical dissection, recording fundamental hemodynamic and electrical activities, and analyzing tissue chemicals and proteins. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting large animal surgeries, ensuring daily animal care, providing post-operative care, maintaining the health of large animal cases, and collaborating with other departments within the School of Medicine.

　　Annual rate: $74,200-$147,000Qualifications

　　Required:

　　Skills to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner

　　Detailed knowledge in the practice of veterinary medicine focused on laboratory animal medicine

　　Demonstrated ability to work well with others

　　Ability to work on routine assignments with minimal supervision

　　DVM degree or equivalent

　　Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records

　　Detailed knowledge of pre- and post-surgical care of laboratory animals     

　　Experience reviewing IACUC protocols, specifically the sections pertaining to animal care, analgesia, anesthesia, surgical and on-surgical procedures and euthanasia in a variety of laboratory animal species

　　Detailed knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations govern the use and care of laboratory animals.

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