Veterinary Resident

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, Tennessee, US
Clinical veterinary care for research animals
Daily veterinary rounds in animal facilities
Protocol review and iacuc compliance monitoring
The Veterinary Resident will provide comprehensive clinical care to all animals maintained by Vanderbilt University while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

Job Summary

  • The Veterinary Resident will provide comprehensive clinical care to all animals maintained by Vanderbilt University while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • This role involves active participation in the protocol review process, serving as a voting member of the review committee, and assisting investigators with veterinary portions of IACUC protocols.
  • Candidates are expected to conduct a mentored research project, develop a publication, and deliver hands-on training to both PI personnel and animal care staff.

Matching Summary

The Veterinary Resident will provide comprehensive clinical care to all animals maintained by Vanderbilt University while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical veterinary care for research animals
  • Daily veterinary rounds in animal facilities
  • Protocol review and IACUC compliance monitoring
  • Necropsy performance including gross examination
  • Training delivery for research personnel

Nice-to-have

  • Strong collaboration with Principal Investigators
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Ability to develop formal training materials
  • Experience with regulatory agency inspections

Key Requirements

  • Pass North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
  • Graduate from an AVMA-accredited institution
  • EGFVG certificate or PAVE completion if non-AVMA graduate
  • Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine

Work Rights

Not specified

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