Job Summary:
Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) veterinarians provide daily clinical care to our large population of Old World (rhesus and cynomolgus macaques) and New World (common marmosets) monkeys, as well as provide research support to scientists performing biomedical and behavioral research.
WNPRC veterinarians have the opportunity to utilize cutting edge clinical and surgical techniques and equipment to provide exemplary care to captive nonhuman primates. The WNPRC houses nonhuman primates across three locations: the central location in the heart of the UW campus in downtown Madison, the WIMR facility located near the UW Hospital, and the Blue Mounds Quarantine (BMQ) facility located 30 minutes southwest of Madison.
Responsibilities:
Provides professional veterinary care to animals in research colonies, designs and implements programs, and provides expert guidance to research staff and animal care/use committees to support the wellbeing of research animals. Trains research staff on animal care principles, and may instruct or lecture students to promote safe and effective animal care principles.
- 10% Designs and implements animal care programs of preventive medicine for designated individual animals and colonies
- 20% Conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, treats injuries and diseases, and provides surgical and post-operative care for animals in various environments
- 10% Documents medical procedures and activity, disseminates information, and makes medical recommendations based on results
- 20% Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and unit liaison to internal and external stakeholders and leadership regarding research protocols
- 10% Assists in the development and review of protocols, operating policies and procedures, and grant applications as needed
- 10% Develops and facilitates trainings, educational courses, and affiliated materials to staff and students on animal care methodologies and processes
- 20% Supervises, mentors, and works side-by-side with veterinary technicians dedicated to the support of sophisticated anesthetic and/or surgical procedures
Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited school of Veterinary Medicine, or successful completion of ECFVG program.
Qualifications:
* At least one year of experience as a Veterinarian strongly preferred.
* Prior supervisory experience preferred.
* Experience with nonhuman primates in a research setting highly desired.
License/Certification:
Required
Wisconsin Veterinary License
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin at the time of start date.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process.
You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
CV/Resume (REQUIRED)
Cover letter (REQUIRED)
Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Required Qualifications for this position (listed above in the Qualifications section). For each Required Qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. If you have experience that matches with the Preferred Qualifications, describe your relevant experience with specific examples.
Final candidates will also be asked to provide at least 5 professional references, including phone and email addresses. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.
Contact:
Deb Jurmu
djurmu@primate.wisc.edu
608-263-3504
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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