Compliance Veterinarian

About the Job

The Compliance Veterinarian supports both the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at the University of Minnesota in maintaining exemplary compliance programs by reviewing compliance applications/protocols, participating in post-approval monitoring and observation, providing training for investigators on animal-related procedures, and participating in semi-annual inspections of animal housing and use areas. The position reports operationally to the IACUC Director but will also have a significant portion of responsibilities reporting to the IBC Director and the Attending Veterinarian (AV).

The successful Compliance Veterinarian will be detail-oriented, work independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. ...

Position Duties and Responsibilities

65% Veterinary Review of IACUC protocols and other IACUC tasks

• Review IACUC protocols (new submissions, renewals, amendments) across a broad range of animal models and research paradigms and provide recommendations to maintain compliance, enhance animal welfare, improve study design, and assure procedures are in alignment with institutional policies, SOPs, and practices.

15% IACUC Post Approval Monitoring and Training

15% Veterinary Review for Biosafety

5% Other Animal Use and IBC Compliance

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school, or certification of veterinary training through programs such as ECFVG and PAVE.
• At least four years of experience or at least one year of research training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of specific experience or training in the field of laboratory animal medicine.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $106,000.00 - $128,000.00 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience