Clinical Veterinarian

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 25 Sep 2025

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Open Date 06/25/2025
Requisition Number PRN15994N
Job Title Clinical Veterinarian
Working Title Veterinary Tech 1
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 1.20
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Weekdays and occasional weekends.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $45.17 - $68.35
Close Date 09/25/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our research team as a Clinical Veterinarian. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to both animal care and laboratory-based research. Our ideal candidate independently provides clinical care to research animals, participates in all aspects of the health and welfare of laboratory animals. The Clinical Veterinarian will be responsible for providing care to research animals in assigned facilities, including the observation of animals, diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions, prescription and monitoring of necessary medications, and maintenance of animal health records. They will also assist researchers in protocol development, animal model selection and optimization, and proper animal care practices. Our veterinarians work with a wide range of animal models for human disease.
Responsibilities
PEssential Functions
  • Provides care to research animals in assigned areas, including the observation of animals, diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions, prescription and monitoring of necessary medications, and maintenance of animal health records.
  • Provides anesthesia and surgical support as well as postoperative care for clinical and research procedures.
  • Assists researchers in protocol development, animal model selection and optimization, and proper animal care practices.
  • Provides IACUC veterinary review and assists in facility inspections, policy development, and other related activities.
  • Assists the Director in maintaining compliance with animal care regulations.
  • Establishes strong working relationships with departmental personnel, research staff, and institutional administrators.
  • Evening and weekend clinical coverage is required and the ability to respond promptly to emergencies is essential.

Minimum Qualifications
  • DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine, ability to obtain licensure in the state of Utah, ability to obtain a DEA registration, and completion of a formal postdoctoral Laboratory Animal Medicine residency program required.
  • Two years’ related experience

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the job’s essential functions as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Research experience
Experience with caring for animals with critical illness
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine, ability to obtain licensure in the state of Utah, ability to obtain a DEA registration, and completion of a formal postdoctoral Laboratory Animal Medicine residency program?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more

  • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter

  • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

     


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