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UCLA Health Senior Veterinarian in Los Angeles, California
Description
Take on an important role within a world-class health organization. Contribute to the discovery of important medical breakthroughs. Take your career to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
You'll be a key member of our research team that focuses on elucidating the mechanisms through which the autonomic nervous system initiates and sustains arrhythmias. You'll be responsible for conducting large animal surgeries, ensuring daily animal care, providing post-operative care, maintaining the health of large animal cases, and collaborating with various departments within the School of Medicine. Your work will help advance our understanding of how the cardiac nervous system contributes to heart disease. Our research involves the collection of electrophysiologic and neural data in both human subjects and animal models of cardiovascular disease. Our experiments with animal models encompass surgical dissection, recording fundamental hemodynamic and electrical activities, and analyzing tissue chemicals and proteins.
We're seeking an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with:* DVM degree or equivalent
Ability to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner
In-depth knowledge of veterinary practice related to laboratory animal medicine
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to keep accurate records
Understanding of pre- and post-surgical care of laboratory animals
Familiarity with IACUC protocols, specifically regarding animal care, analgesia, anesthesia, surgical and non-surgical procedures, and euthanasia
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing the use and care of laboratory animals
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
Annual range: $74,200-$147,000Qualifications
Required:
Skills to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner
Detailed knowledge in the practice of veterinary medicine focused on laboratory animal medicine
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
Ability to work on routine assignments with minimal supervision
DVM degree or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records
Detailed knowledge of pre- and post-surgical care of laboratory animals
Experience reviewing IACUC protocols, specifically the sections pertaining to animal care, analgesia, anesthesia, surgical and on-surgical procedures and euthanasia in a variety of laboratory animal species
Detailed knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations govern the use and care of laboratory animals.
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