Faculty.Professor.Clinical Assistant - Full-Time

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) at the University of Pittsburgh has an opening for a laboratory animal veterinarian at the Senior Clinical Veterinarian (Clinical Assistant Professor) level.

Responsibilities include 1) provision of vet care and research support to a variety of species according to current practices, regulations, and standards; 2) oversight of technical staff; 3) providing guidance to research personnel; 4) personnel training; 5) effective communication and collaboration; 6) oversight and direction to at least one component of the vet care program (Sr. Clinical Vet); 7) develop, implement, and update practices and procedures (Sr. Clinical Vet); 8) participation on the IACUC; 9) participation in on-call rotation.

Relevant training, experience, and skills: 1) veterinary medical degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary college or ECFVG certification; 2) veterinary licensure in at least one state, preferably PA; 3) two years’ laboratory animal experience is preferred, or at least 3 years of private practice experience (Clinical Vet); OR completion of an ACLAM-approved training program plus minimum 3 years lab animal experience, or at least 6 years’ lab animal experience without a training program; other board certifications may be considered (Sr. Clinical Vet); 4) ACLAM Diplomate or eligibility to sit for the exam (Sr. Clinical Vet); 5) Prior staff oversight experience (Sr. Clinical Vet).

Interested individuals should submit a CV with contact information, a cover letter stating how our program complements your research interests, experience and future plans, and the contact details of three references. Salary will be commensurate with relevant research experience. Interested applicants should apply through the Talent Center (https://www.join.pitt.edu/), Requisition ID 26003564. Address questions to Dr. Amy Cassano, Director of Veterinary Services and AV, DLAR, [email protected].

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.