Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

09/16/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1125953

Position Title

Clinical Veterinarian

Department this Position Reports to

Center for Comparative Medicine and Research

Hiring Range Minimum

Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire.

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH 03756
Borwell Research Building

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

As a professional member of the Center for Comparative Medicine and Research, serves in all aspects of veterinary care within the Center for Comparative Medicine & Research ( CCMR ) at Dartmouth College, The Geisel School of Medicine, the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and the nearby Veterans Administration facility by performing professional activities associated with clinical, emergency, research, and regulatory support.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Directly related Vocational Training

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* D.V.M. or V.M.D. from an accredited veterinary medical college
*Licensed to practice in the state of New Hampshire or able to become licensed within 6 months of hire
*USDA accredited or able to become USDA accredited within 6 months of hire
* Knowledge of compliance standards procedures relating to the care of animals in a research environment.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent Surgical skills.
* Ability to instruct others in the care and use of laboratory animals.
* Knowledge of the hazards of exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal scratches and bites, carcinogenic materials, and radioisotopes.
* Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

* Post-doctoral training or 2-3 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, or the equivalent. ACLAM board certification or board eligible.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

P. Jack Hoopes, Director, Center for Comparative Medicine & Research

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

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https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61843

Key Accountabilities

Description

Performs regular clinical services in support of research activities. Conducts appropriate checks and observations to ensure that animals used in research and teaching are healthy. Ensures that institutional, IACUC, and federal regulatory requirements are met in all respects. Communicates with the Attending Veterinarian regarding animal health issues and communicates with Principal Investigators on clinical cases.

Percentage Of Time

35%

Description

Initiates and directs the development and delivery of an educational program to facilitate compliance with the requirements of law and regulation. Instructs and serves as a group leader in orientations, laboratory continuing education, and special presentations. Advises and trains investigators on experimental models and designs; equipment and techniques. Anticipates potential problem areas associated with proposed approaches; advises on approaches that will eliminate or minimize problems, that will achieve specific objectives, or that will contribute to more productive research.

Percentage Of Time

35%

Description

Coordinates and facilitates surgical services managed by the CCMR

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

Supports the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ).

Percentage Of Time

15%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae