1. Provide veterinary care for regulated animals at MSU.
2. Participate in or conduct diagnostic pathological and microbiological procedures.
3. Provide technical support and/or participate collaboratively in research projects and provide training and consultative services for scientists wishing to use animals.
4. Work closely with LARAC staff to ensure that the housing, husbandry and care of regulated animals remain in compliance.
5. Develop and maintain programs of preventative medicine, animal health surveillance and colony management.
6. Serve as a facilitative expert in the use of animals in a regulated environment. May serve as an alternate on the IACUC, review protocols, write SOPS, and serve in the capacity of director as needed.
7. Consult with researchers on protocol development and animal model selection.
8. Work closely with the veterinary technology program to include teaching, training and technical support.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility
1. Provide direct supervision of LARAC and/or student veterinary technicians and/or indirect supervision of LARAC staff.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.