Clinical Veterinarian

Posted online: March 17, 2008

Institution: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Services, Division of Veterinary Resources

Location: Bethesda, MD

Join us on the edge of discovery as a Clinical Veterinarian. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's largest medical research facility, has a challenging position now available in the Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), Veterinary Medicine Branch (VMB).

The VMB provides veterinary medicine and technical support to research animals; consults and collaborates with the intramural research community and their staff of the veterinary aspects of protocol design; provides pharmacy and nutrition services for the NIH laboratory animal community; provides environmental enrichment professional services and consultations to the NIH community; and manages and maintains a centralized surgical, intensive care and radiology service to support NIH intramural animal protocols.

Working as a Clinical Veterinarian for the NIH, requires expertise in laboratory animal medicine and a working knowledge of regulatory requirements for the care and use of animals in research. Major responsibilities include the provision of clinical care, direction of technical staff, protocol review and facility operations. This position requires a strong working knowledge of laboratory animal medicine, and the ability to work with a wide spectrum of individuals in a number of capacities. You will assist the attending veterinarian care for an average census of 1000 primates. Practical experience with primate medicine is desirable.

Qualifications for the Clinical Veterinarian include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). Candidates must have successfully completed National Veterinary Board certification, be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state, and have one year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience. New graduates with a strong interest in laboratory animal medicine will be considered. Graduates of veterinary schools not AVMA accredited must have Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates certification.

Salary ranges from $74,503 - $140,880 and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent). Appointment will be made at a salary level commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Appointments to this position will be made as Staff Scientist under the Federal government's Title 42 and Commissioned Corps accepted appointing authority.

Interested candidates should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), bibliography, and the names and addresses of three professional references. Applications must be received by 4/30/2008 and sent to:

Dr. Judith Davis
Department of Health and Human Services
NIH, Division of Veterinary Resources, Veterinary Medicine Branch
14 Service Road, MSC 5590
Bldg. 14G - Room 103
Bethesda, MD 20892-5590

Current CV, bibliography and references may be forwarded to Ms. Davis email to the following address: davisja@mail.nih.gov

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