Associate Director, Lab Animal Health

Associate Director, Lab Animal Health

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Veterinary Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $81,440.00/Yr. - USD $146,580.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Lab Animal Health

Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine

Req ID: 8177

Overview

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Associate Director of Lab Animal Health (LAH). This position assists the director in overseeing Auburn University's animal care and use programs.

LAH is the primary unit providing care for traditional laboratory animal species, used in research and teaching programs at Auburn University. LAH operates under the authority of the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and oversees 3 animal facilities dedicated to laboratory animal care.

In this role, the Associate Director will provide clinical and surgical medical care for various animal species used in research and training and assist the Director with day-to-day business operations of the LAH Service Center.

Responsibilities include supporting health surveillance and preventative medicine programs, participating in the teaching and training of departmental personnel and research staff, and reviewing animal use to ensure compliance with the AU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Animal Welfare Regulations, PHS Policy and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

The role also involves supervising veterinary staff, providing emergency veterinary care, and contributing to all laboratory animal care and use program aspects. This includes equipment and process evaluation, facility tours, and the development of standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists in overseeing veterinary care and provides medical care for sick or injured animals in the Division of Laboratory Animal Health.
• Conducts facility rounds in the research animal housing to inspect and ensure animal health and welfare.
• Oversees health surveillance program for the Division of Laboratory Animal Health.
• Maintains the Division of Laboratory Health pharmacy.
• Assists investigators in the development of protocols and in the procurement of animals for research and teaching.
• Organizes and participates in animal workshops and veterinary student laboratories.
• Serves as project veterinarian for investigators in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Serves as the Unit Veterinarian for the College of Veterinary Medicine units as assigned by the Director.

The responsibilities listed above show the typical duties for jobs in this classification. Actual tasks may differ depending on the department's needs. Other similar duties may be assigned with discretion of the supervisor. Not every duty will apply to every position, and the amount of time spent on each task can change based on department needs.

Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.

Rotational weekend and holiday work and on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in research practices and protocols, ensuring adherence to animal welfare regulations and institutional policies. This degree must be obtained from an AVMA accredited veterinary college or its equivalent as defined by the AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates.

Minimum License and Certifications:

Ability to obtain a Board certification of American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine upon hire is required.

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