Associate Vice President & Assistant Dean, Animal Resources Program & Attending Veterinarian

85112 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program: Bowman Gray

Full time

Yes

40

1st shift

Pay Range:

$114.70 - $183.50

Major Responsibilities:

Ensures clinically appropriate, ethical, and regulatorily compliant husbandry and veterinary care of animals. 

Oversees the operation of the animal facilities and the duties of veterinarians, managers, supervisors, and staff. 

Establishes the acceptable standards for veterinary medicine for all species used in research across the enterprise.  

Together with the IACUC, works to maintain good standing with USDA, participates in inspections, and ensures responsiveness to any concerns.  

Works in conjunction with the IACUC to maintain accreditation with AAALAC, including assisting in the preparation of annual reports, documents for re-accreditation process at three-year intervals, multi-day site visits, and other duties.  

Oversees externship and residency programs for clinical medicine and veterinary pathology. 

  

Rotates for clinical medicine duty with other faculty and staff veterinarians, including weekend and holiday duty.  

Provides guidance to investigators on matters related to IACUC protocols, rules and regulations, animal models, and animal research resources.  

Coordinates with the Vice Dean for Research Oversight and Integrity, and the Vice Dean for Basic and Pre-clinical Research, regarding matters of potential animal security risks and community engagement. 

Supports the animal research needs of investigators (e.g., appropriate animal housing conditions, access to ARP resources) to ensure appropriate and timely conduct of research.  

Education:

DVM or VMD degree from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. 

Certification / License:

Licensed Veterinarian 

Work Experience:

Requires ten years in the functional area, including five years of management-level experience.  

Significant experience with Laboratory Animal Medicine. Previous leadership experience in animal resources. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Demonstrates excellence in the overall mix of veterinary care, supporting scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, institutional service, and area leadership.  

Embodies a culture of collaboration and excellence by 1) demonstrating accountability, stewardship, professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence in all actions, 2) encouraging collaboration and cooperation with research faculty, and 3) promoting effective teamwork. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, Finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.

Preferred Job Requirements 

Education 

Advanced academic training as evidenced by an M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.  

Certification / License 

Board Certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine preferred.  

Experience 

Experience leading within a large, multi-campus program. 

Experience with a wide variety of species. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and excellence by 1) demonstrating accountability, stewardship, professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence in all actions, 2) encouraging collaboration and cooperation with research faculty, and 3) promoting effective teamwork. 

DISCLAIMER 

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. 

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