Assistant Director, Veterinarian - Animal Care Program at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

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 environment 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 applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1027271
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu


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