Job Details

Transplant Medicine Veterinarian

Position Number: 6109688
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Transplant Medicine Veterinarian

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Transplant Medicine Veterinarian

Job Profile Title
Staff Veterinarian

Job Description Summary
This position will ensure expert veterinary care and welfare support to the transplant medicine investigators and research animal community in the Department of Surgery for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

The successful candidate will support the veterinary care needs of Transplantation Medicine research teams in PSOM and assist with teaching efforts for veterinary students, externs and residents in the Division of Comparative Medicine & Research (DCM&R) within ULAR.

In brief, this position will provide clinical veterinary care of transplanted surgical animals, assist in animal protocol creation and amendments, investigator training and consultation, and other duties to ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory organizations. They will play a critical role on the medical and surgical team, working to effectively consult on animal models, developing veterinary care guidance and policies, and assisting with operative and therapeutic procedures in a wide variety of species. Ideally the candidate should have experience in regulatory aspects of protocols and IACUC service, particularly related to USDA-covered species.

To ensure compliance with AAALAC accreditation expectations, the candidate will have dotted line reporting to the Attending Veterinarian; and, as the candidate may need, any clinical and surgical consultations will be conducted in partnership with the ULAR Director of Clinical Care and the ULAR Assistant Director of Surgical Model Development Services.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Provide clinical, diagnostic, surgical, and medical veterinary care to a wide variety of research models involved in the transplant immunology program across the funded grant programs in the Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine. For compliance will have dotted-line affiliation to the Attending Veterinarian per AAALAC accreditation expectations.
Provide regulatory advisement and oversight for the performance of IACUC-approved experimental surgeries and procedures on behalf of Principal Investigators. Assist labs with species selection, protocol development, amendments, anesthesia support, and surgical or procedural model refinement.
Service within ULAR for teaching of students, resident mentorship, and clinical collaboration as needed to improve the overall animal and clinical care operation for the University. Support regulatory compliance across ULAR animal areas and facilities. Share on-call rotation duties for back up after hours support with other ULAR clinicians.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college or ECFVG/PAVE foreign equivalency certification.
Qualifications for or completion of ACLAM board certification.
Active veterinary license in at least one U.S. state; must be eligible to acquire a Pennsylvania (PA) veterinary license if not already licensed and USDA accreditation in PA.
Must be eligible for DEA controlled substances registration.
Experience with and interest in medical care and surgical support of a wide range of animal species is required.
Current and relevant working knowledge of animal research regulations and guidelines and experience in assembling protocols and compliance reviews.
Evidence of collaborative research efforts.
Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a dynamic team environment; excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in computer software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Provost's Center

Pay Range
$50,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and

the pay range assigned to the job profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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