Veterinarian, Animal Research Facilities[LKCMedicine]

2 weeks ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- MainOffice-HR) Full time
We are currently recruiting a Veterinarian who will join theanimal facility at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine).The Veterinarian will help address all the needs for veterinarymedical services and IACUC requirements at all NTU animalfacilities licensed by AVS. As an AAALAC accredited facility, theVeterinarian will play a critical role in ensuring that theaccreditation status is maintained. The Veterinarian will beresponsible for carrying out all aspects of the veterinaryrequirements, from treating the animals, assessing animal healthreports of incoming shipments, performing health monitoring ofanimals, implementing preventive measures to disease outbreaks, sothat the welfare and ethical treatment of animal are addressed andmaintained according to the guidelines thereby enhancing theresearch work in theUniversity.

Responsibilities:

Prevention,Diagnosis, Control and Treatment ofDisease
  • Assessment of sick and deadanimals, including necropsy of dead animals ifneeded.
  • Prescribing and administration oftreatment/euthanasia of sickanimals.
  • Implementing and maintaining thesentinel animal health monitoringsystem.
  • Health review and approval of allincoming and outgoing animal.
  • Addressingnutritional requirements whenrequired.


Pain anddistress- prevention, minimization andalleviation
  • Advising staff andresearchers about the use of analgesics and anaesthetics inanimals, including dispensing of above-mentioned drugs/agents.Keeping records of all drugs provided toresearchers/staff.
  • Procurement of drugs oragents used in veterinary medicine. Keeping records of veterinarydrugs provided to staff and researchers. Maintain controlled drugrecords.
  • Ensure that all welfare concernsregarding the use of animals within the facility meets regulatoryguidelines. Pain and distress must be minimised or eliminated whenpossible.


Assisting theresearchers on procedures and general equipmentusage
  • Train the researchers regardingthe safe use of euthanasia chambers and anaesthetic equipment.Ensuring that all anaesthetic equipment are maintained andcalibrated on a regular basis.
  • Ensure that allphysical means of euthanasia are carried out appropriately withoutany welfare concerns.
  • Advise the researchersand staff on the approved surgical methodologies, fluidadministration and withdrawal volumes and breeding colonymaintenance.
  • Conduct Responsible Care and Useof Animals (RCULAC) and Responsible Care and Use of Fish (RCUF)Practical courses for new users.
  • Review RCULAConline theory course to ensure that information provided isaccurate and up todate.


IACUCResponsibilities
  • To address allregulatory requirements of a veterinarian as defined by the NACLARGuidelines. This includes sitting on the IACUC committee andreviewing animal use protocol, facility and program evaluations,monitoring of IACUC compliance and advising researchers regardingsick/moribund animal, humane endpoints and treatmentplans/euthanasia.
  • Work with the IACUCsecretariat on addressing non-compliance with IACUCprotocols.
  • Implement researcher/staff trainingsessions to enhance ongoing training and development of researchersand facilitystaff.


Requirements:
  • Adegree in veterinary medicine and licensed by AVS to practiceveterinary medicine in Singapore.
  • Preferablywith at least 3 years experience in laboratory animals veterinarycare in research setting inacademia.
  • Restricted license veterinarian orveterinarian who are eligible for restricted licenses and with atleast 5 years working experience in laboratory animals may beconsidered.


This is a 2years contract appointment.

Hiring Institution:LKC

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