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JOB TITLE
University Veterinarian

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
LSBC Operations

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The backup veterinarian is required to cover for the Attending Veterinarian when he/she is unavailable.

Provide backup veterinary health care for laboratory animals in the vivarium facilities at the Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center and PracticePoint at Gateway Park. Assist in monitoring animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities to AAALAC/OLAW/USDA standards. Interacts effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel within WPI.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Veterinary Care when the Attending Veterinarian is unavailable.


• Evaluate animal health and provide preventative/therapeutic measures including medical, surgical, routing, and emergency procedures and diagnostic work-ups, as warranted


• Necropsy animals as warranted


• Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary


• Ensure compliance with approved protocols


• Perform all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• VMD or DVM degree


• Current Massachusetts state veterinary licensure


• Federal and Massachusetts state veterinary accreditation


• 3-5 years' experience in laboratory animal medicine and/or veterinary clinical medicine and surgery preferred


• Experience with rodents, amphibians, fish and swine preferred


• Nights and weekend as needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demands: standing, walking, reaching, climbing, lifting (50 lbs.), carrying, writing, pushing, hearing, squatting/kneeling, sitting, speaking, seeing, using hands frequently.


• Physical environment exposure to: animals, noises, chemicals, biohazardous material, ambient temperature, carcinogens, fumes/gasses, dirt, radiation, animal tissue/fluids.


• Mental demands: reading, irregular work schedule, frequent contact with people, frequent interruptions, detailed work, periods of concentrated attention, multiple concurrent tasks, frequent deadlines.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/University-Veterinarian_R0002867

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.