Description
Provides veterinary care and fulfills veterinarian responsibilities for the animal care program. Responsible for the well-being of all animals. Has oversight for research protocols involving animals and procedures used. Has oversight for facility standards for compliance to regulations affecting animal research. Provides training and instruction to personnel on humane methods of animal maintenance and experimentation. In cooperation with appropriate health and safety officials at the Institute, is responsible for the implementation and execution of the aspects of the program that are concerned with animal health and safety issues. Education and Experience: DVM degree and 3 to 5 years experience in animal care. Prior experience in a research environment preferred. This Classification requires registration, certification or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.