Veterinary Resident

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Veterinary Resident for the Office for Research. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. As part of Office for Research and RUAC, this position will provide clinical veterinary care and oversight to a wide variety of animal species (rodents, aquatic species, rabbits, pigs, dogs, NHP, woodchucks, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, and farm animal species) owned by the University and used in teaching and research. The Veterinary Resident works under the direct supervision of the Director of Veterinary Services, and all other veterinarian mentors/faculty in the Residency Training Program in Laboratory Animal Medicine. This position is a 3-year term position with one year of research requirement. The position includes assigned rotations in various animal research facilities at Rutgers University, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Princeton University.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Works closely with veterinary staff and animal care staff to ensure that appropriate housing and care is provided for animals.
• Works with faculty and researchers who use animals to ensure humane treatment of animals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Provides instructional and hands-on training.
• Assists in novel technique development.
• Performs clinical and technical services such as providing clinical care to all animals, experimental surgery, and surgical and anesthesia support.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (e.g. D.V.M. or V.M.D.) from an accredited veterinary school or equivalent or an ECFVG certification if graduated from a non-accredited college.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Familiarity with veterinary equipment.
• Ability to assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to train staff in the correct use and maintenance of this equipment.
• Surgical equipment – anesthetic machines, physiological monitors.
• Diagnostic equipment – microscopes, centrifuges.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to walk and stand for several hours when conducting inspections of animal facilities and laboratories.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs. due to needs of large animal sedation and recovery, and to work with large farm animals.
• Travel to all campuses and training sites.

Special Conditions:

• Multiple Vacancies
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-placement medical evaluation to include a medical history and physical examination.
• Per federal regulation, must undergo a criminal background check in order to be able to work with controlled substances.
• Clean Driving Record.
• Consideration will also be given to applicants who are actively enrolled in an accredited DVM program with an expected graduation date by June of this year. Finalists must provide proof of program completion prior to any offer of employment.