Career Center

Campus Veterinarian

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 47513

JOB POSTING

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 02-23-2023

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz is a premier AAU research university with strengths in both laboratory and field research. The campus veterinarian is a campus-wide position that sits within the Office of Research and is supervised by the Vice Chancellor for Research. The campus veterinarian primarily supports faculty in the division of Physical & Biological Sciences, the Baskin School of Engineering and the Institute for Marine Sciences. The veterinarian oversees animal care in the laboratory setting, within the campus vivarium, at the Long Marine Lab and in the field work setting.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The campus veterinarian applies advanced professional veterinarian concepts to perform highly difficult general medical or surgical work. They provide consultation on problems or difficult cases. They mentor and oversee work of assigned personnel. This position may serve as chair of major committees such as quality improvement, peer review, etc. The campus veterinarian ensures activities adhere to animal use protocols; provides assessment to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The position ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The campus veterinarian provides training related to the use of animals and the development of animal research protocols and reviews all animal protocols. Provides consultation or clinical case management, reviews clinical records and determines if appropriate treatment is being given.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 000354 (VETERINARIAN 4)

Travel:  25% of the time

 

JOB DUTIES

60% - Animal Research Consultation

• Communicates with researchers and the community regarding the use of laboratory animals in research projects and the treatment of animals during fieldwork. Consults on and reviews IACUC proposals. Provides consultation or clinical case management as needed. Consults on more difficult cases to review clinical records and determine if appropriate treatment is being given.

25% - Animal Care Operations

• Competent in maintaining animal health records, including both manual and computerized health data. Oversees operational animal care functions. Performs audits of completed clinical work. Oversees animals and monitors animal health on experimental protocols in laboratories and field settings.

5% - Examinations & Reports

• Has advanced understanding to be able to perform complex examinations, complete analyses, order X-rays, discuss special diets, and write prescriptions. Reviews reports and has the skill to interpret advanced results. Completes recharge forms for veterinary services.

5% - Conference & Instruction

• May present at educational conferences or informal case management conferences on area of specialization. Provides instruction essential to the successful management of a veterinary practice for DVM veterinary students. Oversees the rotation of students through practice groups.

5% - Communications

• Demonstrates advanced communication skills addressing sensitive issues with animals, clinical team members and staff.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree (D.V.M. / V.M.D.) from veterinary school that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Associate, or equivalent degree.
• Requires knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of advanced Veterinarian duties.
• Advanced clinical skills.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of traditional laboratory animal species and willingness to work with non-traditional species.
• Must have advanced diagnostic and decision making skills in more difficult cases with the ability to interpret results. Must be able to diagnose animal conditions and make associated treatment recommendations.
• Ability to perform manual and electronic animal medical record keeping.
• Must be able to communicate with owners / handlers, researchers and clinical staff members regarding a variety of complex clinical and care issues. Demonstrates interpersonal and oral communication skills to interact with all clients, students and staff.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner.
• Must be able to influence and interact well with others.
• Experience to teach animal handling and husbandry skills to students and animal care technicians.
• Requires knowledge of electronic / medical records systems. Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge and ability to manage and/or oversee biosafety level 2 research and animal facilities.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• For Research Facilities: ACLAM diplomate (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine).
• Knowledge and/or experience with field research.
• Knowledge and ability to manage and/or oversee breeding and management of genetically engineered rodents.
• USDA National Veterinary Accreditation.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.
• Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs, and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work on-call.
• Ability to work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored.
• Ability to wear proper safety attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and personal protective equipment common in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Attach your resume and cover letter when applying for this job opening. Do not attach any documents to 'My Activities'. Visit our How to Apply tutorial for detailed instructions on our applicant process.

 

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=47513&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-41915fff0e32a647bf426b0c8a069d0c