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Clinical Veterinarian

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 25, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Clinical Veterinarian
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Core Services - Animal Care
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for the Department of Core Services - Animal Care. As part of the Office for Research, and reporting to the Director of Veterinary Services, implements and maintains animal care standards and policies to maximize University research and teaching programs across a wide range of disciplines. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Maintains animal care facilities and programs in accordance with public policy and accreditation standards. Provides advice and counsel to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Oversees clinical activities across multiple vivaria and participates in the training programs (residency, undergraduate courses) conducted by RUAC across campuses. Provides instructional and hands-on training, assist in novel technique development, and will perform clinical and technical services such as providing clinical care to all animals, experimental surgery, and surgical and anesthesia support. Supports or serves as the Registration Coordinator for the Controlled Dangerous Substances Program.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	08
Position Salary	Budgeted Salary $130K
Annual Minimum Salary	104995.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	132896.00
Annual Maximum Salary	160796.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from an accredited veterinary school or equivalent. Minimum of two years formal training in laboratory animal medicine or comparable experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Veterinary license in at least one state within the USA.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Completion of a post-DVM training program in the specialty of laboratory animal medicine or equivalent specialized experience. Ability to obtain Federal DEA and New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance licenses within six months of hire. Must pass a post-offer, pre-placement medical evaluation to include a medical history and physical examination. Must participate in the occupational health program for animal workers. Per federal regulation, must undergo a criminal background check in order to be able to work with controlled substances. Must have broad knowledge of all aspects of laboratory animal medicine within a university or industrial setting. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work tactfully with a wide range of people. Must have full range of body movement. Must have correctable vision to observe animals for signs of illness and evaluate animal rooms and equipment for compliance with applicable standards. Excellent written and verbal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Board certification or eligibility in Laboratory Animal Medicine. Research credentials (MS or PhD). USDA Accredited Veterinarian. Successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
Equipment Utilized	Needs to have familiarity with all equipment used in animal housing, animal maintenance (feeding, watering, and breeding), sanitation of caging and rooms, and environmental monitoring, and be able to train staff in their correct use and maintenance. Equipment includes cagewashers, bottlewashers, autoclaves, large dry heat sterilizers, laminar flow cage change stations, Microisolator and standard caging, ventilated housing racks. Surgical equipment - anesthesia equipment, physiological monitors Diagnostic equipment - microscopes, centrifuges Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office and custom animal care and use management software and other critical software programs such as electronic IACUC systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to lift up to 50lbs weight when required in handling or assisting with veterinary care of animals. Employee to walk, stand for several hours when conducting inspections of animal facilities and laboratories.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0931
Posting Open Date	04/25/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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