Faculty Veterinarian
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University's Research Animal Resources (RAR) has a position available for a veterinarian with a faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supported by laboratory animal medicine (LAM) post-doctoral fellows and a team of veterinary technicians, the successful candidate will:
- Provide clinical oversight for a wide variety of animal species including mice, rats, hamsters, bats, owls, snakes, fish, ferrets, chickens, and frogs
- Provide research support to investigators, including consultation for animal care and use protocols and model development
- Conduct medical surgeries, perform anesthesia and anesthesia monitoring, and provide post-op care and management
- Work collaboratively with health, safety and environment (HSE) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- Participate in regulatory activities
- Mentor LAM post-doctoral fellows
- Train researchers and veterinary/husbandry personnel
- Conduct clinical and collaborative research
- Work with husbandry personnel regarding proper care of animals
- Develop and manage related SOPs and guidelines
+ Education: Doctoral degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) in Veterinary Medicine
+ Licensure: Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the United States; current driver's license
+ Certification: American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine-certified or boards eligible
+ Others: Excellent oral and written English capabilities; a thorough knowledge of current US regulatory standards; strong teaching skills; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including scientists; a demonstrated ability to conduct clinical or collaborative research; a record of great customer service; ability to seek out, build, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with investigators
Salary: $145,000 - $160,000 a year
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, three professional references, and a letter of application. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
For further information regarding the position, contact:
Jason Villano, DVM, MSc, MS, DACLAM
Attending Veterinarian
Director, Research Animal Resources
Associate Professor, Molecular & Comparative Pathobiology
Johns Hopkins University
720 Rutland Ave, Ross 459
Baltimore, MD 21205
jvillano@jhmi.edu
Generous benefits include paid holidays and time off, paid continuing education and professional memberships, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with Hopkins contribution, college tuition support for dependent children, and more. See https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/benefits-enrollment/faculty-and-staff/.
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