As a professional member of the Center for Comparative Medicine and Research, serves in all aspects of veterinary care within the Center for Comparative Medicine & Research (CCMR) at Dartmouth College, The Geisel School of Medicine, the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and the nearby Veterans Administration facility by performing professional activities associated with clinical, emergency, research, and regulatory support.

Dartmouth College seeks a motivated veterinarian to provide clinical veterinary support and collaboration to research programs at Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). We seek a candidate with a strong interest in partnering with investigators to innovate and conduct highly sophisticated translational research projects and related animal care. Procedures include surgical and anesthesia support, the development and assessment of new or existing animal models and an interest in working closely with basic and physician scientist to provide the best animal care and the most useful translational information. A strong interest in teaching, communication and collaboration with a diverse group of researchers and staff including Dartmouth College and DHMC faculty and residents, animal care staff, graduate students, undergraduates, and the veterinary staff is important. Laboratory animal experience and/or training is preferred but not required. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions about any of the above or your qualifications, career direction and/or goals.

Directly related Vocational Training

• D.V.M. or V.M.D. from an accredited veterinary medical college

• Licensed to practice in the state of New Hampshire or able to become licensed within 6 months of hire

• USDA accredited or able to become USDA accredited within 6 months of hire

• Knowledge of compliance standards procedures relating to the care of animals in a research environment.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent Surgical skills.

• Ability to instruct others in the care and use of laboratory animals.

• Knowledge of the hazards of exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal scratches and bites, carcinogenic materials, and radioisotopes.

• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

 

• Post-doctoral training or 2-3 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, or the equivalent. ACLAM board certification or board eligible.

P. Jack Hoopes, Director, Center for Comparative Medicine & Research

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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• Initiates and directs the development and delivery of an educational program to facilitate compliance with the requirements of law and regulation.
• Instructs and serves as a group leader in orientations, laboratory continuing education, and special presentations.
• Advises and trains investigators on experimental models and designs; equipment and techniques.
• Anticipates potential problem areas associated with proposed approaches; advises on approaches that will eliminate or minimize problems, that will achieve specific objectives, or that will contribute to more productive research.

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• Coordinates and facilitates surgical services managed by the CCMR.

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• Supports the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.