Assistant Director, Veterinarian – Animal Care Program – 1027271-6689

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12279315 Assistant Director,
Veterinarian – Animal Care Program

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

As one of the nation’s leading research institutions, the University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been shaping the future since 1867. Our
research enterprise drives student experiences and community engagement,
powering innovation and positive change locally, nationally, and
globally. The University’s Animal Care Program (ACP) provides
high-quality care and promotes the health and well-being of animals used
in research and teaching while ensuring the training and safety of our
faculty, staff, and students.

Job Summary

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).

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum DVM or equivalent from an AVMA accredited veterinary school.
• Minimum of two years laboratory animal clinical experience.
• 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 and ability to obtain an Illinois license within 6 months of
  hire.
• USDA accreditation or ability to acquire accreditation within a year
  of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLAM board certification.

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 environmen 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 –
$135,000. 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 Wednesday,
November 13, 2024. 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.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,
including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and
complies with all appli