University Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

Position Title : (Sr) Clinical Veterinarian - National Primate Research Center

Location : Seattle, Washington

About the Role :

As a University employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. University employees offer boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.

University faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The National Primate Research Center (NPRC) has an outstanding opportunity open for a Veterinarian.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide the appropriate environment to support outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Center : Commitment to Research, Teamwork, Accountability - Productivity, and Communication.

Under the general direction of the Supervisory Veterinarian, the Clinical Veterinarian provides critical veterinary clinical and surgical support and care of nonhuman primates (NHPs) used for research at the NPRC. This position's primary duties include performing specialized work related to the development, performance, and management of research and clinical surgeries of nonhuman primates. This role requires strong clinical and surgical veterinary skills, the ability to collaborate with investigators to develop and optimize clinical and surgical procedures and techniques, strong organizational skills, direct interaction with diverse groups within the NPRC, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University :

This position must :

• Ensure the optimal clinical and surgical support and management of nonhuman primates (NHPs) at the NPRC.
• Ensure the University of Washington is in compliance with federal regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and with accreditation standards of the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Lab Animal Care International (AAALAC).
• Support the development and execution of research at the NPRC.

Key Responsibilities :

Clinical and Surgical Services (60%) :

Veterinary Clinical Services (20%) :

Regulatory Compliance (20%) :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position may provide technical direction to Research Support Services and Veterinary Services Units, as well as other Clinical Veterinarians .

Minimum Requirements :

Specific Experience Required :