"Clinical Veterinarian / Assistant Director, Veterinarian - Animal Care Program"

Clinical Veterinarian / Assistant Director, Veterinarian - Animal Care Program

Company: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Location: Urbana, 61820

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. The university serves the people of Illinois through a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, research, public engagement, economic development and health care. Faculty, staff and students share their knowledge, expertise and resources with residents in every corner of the state through public service and outreach programs.

Job Summary

Clinical Veterinarian

• Provide support in the daily operation of the veterinary care program and the facility management of laboratory animal facilities maintained by the Animal Care Program (ACP).

Assistant Director, Veterinarian

• Provide support in managing the daily operations of the veterinary care program, including administrative functions while ensuring effective facility management of laboratory animal facilities maintained by the Animal Care Program (ACP).

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Veterinarian

• Provide clinical and preventive care for research animals, including emergency care (weekends, after hours, and holidays). Consult with faculty, researchers, and staff on veterinary care and animal-related concerns. Assist with technical support and training for researchers and laboratory staff.
• Support the management of animal care facilities, equipment, and resources to ensure effective 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 post approval monitoring. Review biosafety protocols and participate in biosafety audits.
• Assist with mentoring, guidance and indirect supervision of postdoctoral researchers, veterinary technicians, animal facility coordinators, and animal care staff. Participate in interview processes as needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs and standard operating procedures for faculty, staff, and students involved in animal research, teaching, and testing.
• Support veterinary student instruction through formal class sessions and/or supervised rotations.
• Provide administrative support to leadership.
• Serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Assistant Director, Veterinarian

• Provide clinical and preventive care of research animals, including emergency care (weekend, after hours, and holidays). Consult with faculty, researchers and research staff on veterinary care, animal-related issues and regulatory issues. Provide technical support and teaching to researchers and their laboratory staff.
• Manage animal care facilities, equipment and other required resources 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 post approval monitoring. Review biosafety protocols and participate in biosafety audits.
• Provide mentoring of post-doctoral research associate and indirect supervision 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/educational programs for faculty, staff and students utilizing animals in research, teaching and/or testing. Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory animal facilities and in the development of animal care policy and procedure to meet program objectives.
• Teach veterinary students during formal class sessions and/or supervised rotations within the department.
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director(s) and Director.
• Serve on campus or external committees as required. Other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

Clinical Veterinarian

• DVM or equivalent from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• Ability to obtain an Illinois veterinary license within 6 months of hire

Assistant Director, Veterinarian

In addition to the above required qualifications for Clinical Veterinarian:

• Completion of an ACLAM recognized training program in laboratory animal medicine or equivalent experience
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Director, Veterinarian

• ACLAM board certification or board-eligible

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relating to the 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 team member/leader and independently. Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently with a professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment with multiple and changing priorities and tasks. Good organizational skills.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 to $145,000 at the Clinical Veterinarian level and $125,000 to $160,000 at the Assistant Director, Veterinarian level. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, December 1, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at 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 and applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Leslie Lewin Reinhart at 217-333-0034. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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