DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Veterinary
Posted on May 18, 2023
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian
Requisition Number
RE39910
Working Title
Department Name
40832:Laboratory Animal Resources
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
50
Salary Range
$80,038-136,053/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
DVM
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Obtain KY Veterinary License within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings and checking on animals. Must be able to wear protective gear.
Shift
Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40 hours per week.
Must participate in rotational on-call weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky believes that the ethical and humane use of animals for research, teaching and testing is essential for the advancement of science and the discovery of treatments and cures for diseases in humans and animals alike.
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources ( DLAR) is a support unit for animal-based research at UK and provides the best possible veterinary and humane care for the laboratory animal species used by researchers at UK. The DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian will provide clinical care for DLAR operations. The Lab Animal Veterinarian will work with senior clinical veterinarians to address emerging needs and help ensure that investigators, animal care, and supervisor staff maintain appropriate standards for animal care and welfare.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with laboratory animal species preferred.
Deadline to Apply
06/15/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian
Requisition Number
RE39910
Working Title
Department Name
40832:Laboratory Animal Resources
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
50
Salary Range
$80,038-136,053/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
DVM
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Obtain KY Veterinary License within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings and checking on animals. Must be able to wear protective gear.
Shift
Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40 hours per week.
Must participate in rotational on-call weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky believes that the ethical and humane use of animals for research, teaching and testing is essential for the advancement of science and the discovery of treatments and cures for diseases in humans and animals alike.
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources ( DLAR) is a support unit for animal-based research at UK and provides the best possible veterinary and humane care for the laboratory animal species used by researchers at UK. The DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian will provide clinical care for DLAR operations. The Lab Animal Veterinarian will work with senior clinical veterinarians to address emerging needs and help ensure that investigators, animal care, and supervisor staff maintain appropriate standards for animal care and welfare.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with laboratory animal species preferred.
Deadline to Apply
06/15/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or are you eligible to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky within six months of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with the procedures and standards of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?
- Yes
- No
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience performing animal surgeries.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Relate an experience where you taught someone how to do something. For example, you might have trained someone to complete an unfamiliar task, like weighing an animal or giving medication to an animal via an injection. How did you determine whether or not the person learned what you were trying to teach?
(Open Ended Question) - * Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in IACUC and USDA regulations, compliance and reporting. *If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience: 35+ hours worked per week = full credit for time worked 28-34 hours worked per week = 75% credit for time worked 18-27 hours worked per week = 50% credit for time worked 9-17 hours worked per week = 25% credit for time worked < 9 hours worked per week = no credit given for time worked
- None
- Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above
- At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above
- At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above
- At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above
- At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above
- At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above
- At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above
- At least 7 full years but less than 8 years of employment listed above
- At least 8 full years but less than 9 years of employment listed above
- At least 9 full years but less than 10 years of employment listed above
- At least 10 full years or more of employment listed above
- * Describe your experience in leading a team or an organization. What is your approach to leadership?
(Open Ended Question) - * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time employment experience performing veterinary clinical diagnostics and treatment.
- More than 0, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 8 years
- More than 8 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter