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Job Summary

In the role of Veterinary Pathologist, manage the goals and direction of diagnostic efforts to support the Duke-wide research portfolio, research animal diagnostics and pathology, animal model development, and independent or collaborative research initiatives.

Special Working Conditions

Occupational Health and Safety

As a safeguard for the employee and the animals, Veterinarians may be subject to vaccines, tests, and physical examinations prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs, including, but not limited to:

• TB testing and clearance;
• Hepatitis B (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);
• Rabies (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);
• Tetanus (current vaccination less than 10 years);
• Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);
• Periodic physical examinations including respiratory fit tests);
• Other vaccines or testing as required by EOHW standards.

Hazard Exposure

The animal facility has a variety of environmental conditions. Specifically, employees may be exposed to potentially hazardous noise, dust, chemicals, extreme heat, and animal waste products. The duration of exposure to any of the above is dependent on assigned duties. Some aspects of this position may expose the incumbent to potentially zoonotic and other biohazardous agents. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment may be required and will be provided when required, accompanied by appropriate training.

Work Performed

Professional Conduct and Behavior

Demonstrates professional conduct and behavior at all times when performing job duties and rendering services to the scientific community, especially as they relate to customer service, attendance and punctuality, respectful demeanor and interactions, professional language and communications, appropriate effort and initiative, accountability and integrity, boundary maintenance and confidentiality, emotional self-regulation and responsiveness to feedback. Maintains professional standards and adheres to all federal, state, and university regulations and policies regarding the use of animals in research while when performing job duties. Fosters teamwork and collegiality between the various groups of DLAR and the scientific community.

Preferences

Certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. A Master of Science or Ph.D. in a science-related field is also preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires completion of an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program or a certificate of equivalent training accepted by the AVMA. Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in a state or territory of the United States is also required.

Experience

Three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine or completion OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE of a training program in Laboratory Animal Medicine with eligibilityfor certification in this field may be substituted for the three year experience requirement noted above.

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