Clinical Veterinarian, Office of Research

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About Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS)

The Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) is part of the Office of Research at the University of Cincinnati. They are responsible for husbandry and veterinary care of all vertebrate animals on the University of Cincinnati (UC) campuses. LAMS is committed to providing high-quality services to meet the needs of the researchers. In addition, LAMS is responsible for assisting researchers in model development, animal usage, humane animal treatment, and compliance with University policies and procedures and governmental regulations.

Job Overview

The LAMS department is hiring a Clinical Veterinarian to join their highly motivated and talented team. This position will provide high quality health care and surgical oversight for laboratory animals and provide training for technicians and research staff. They will also provide oversight of USDA covered species, including guidance to veterinary technical staff for surgical procedures and Peri-operative care.

Essential Functions Provide medical guidance to veterinary technical staff for rodent health cases and for care of USDA covered species. With the support of the Veterinary Technical team, responsible for pre-anesthesia, anesthesia, and anesthetic selection and maintenance of large and small animal species. Assist research staff in providing the most up to date and effective species-specific anesthesia and analgesia.

Support the Director by providing didactic and hands-on training for LAMS technical staff, veterinary technicians, and research staff members. Guide the LAMS training staff to advance training programs, including orientation for new faculty.

Provide support for regulatory compliance and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) activities. Provide investigator support (i.e., training, model development, new study designs). Assist with IACUC duties, performing veterinary pre-review of protocol amendments and veterinary verification and consultation (VVC).

Assist with review of SOPs, Guidelines, and Quality Assurance Standards. Assist with strategic planning initiatives.

Report animal, facility and personnel issues and concerns to the appropriate level.

Participate in the veterinary on-call rotation.

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree in Veterinary Medicine (graduated from an AVMA Council on Education (COE)-accredited school or successfully completed an educational equivalency certification program such as that administered by the AVMA's Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG)).

Required Trainings / Certifications Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state is required with the requirement to obtain an Ohio license within one (1) year.

Ability to obtain DEA license within one (1) year.

Board eligibility by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) within three (3) years.

Required Experience Two (2) years of experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine.

Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and policies that govern the use of animals in research.

Ability to enter animal vivarium, including animal biosafety level two, rodent barrier housing, and chemical housing areas.

Additional Qualifications Considered ACLAM Diplomate.

USDA Accredited.

Experience working in an academic research environment.

Experience managing genetically engineered mouse models.

Experience working with rabbits and swine.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often

Application Process

A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.

The application review will begin Wednesday, 11 / 19 / 2025. The start date for this position will be in early January 2026.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include :

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include :

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here : https : / / www.uscis.gov / i-9-central / form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

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