Veterinarian, Animal Research Facilities

7 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time
We are currently recruiting a Veterinarian who will join the animal facility at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine). The Veterinarian will help address all the needs for veterinary medical services and IACUC requirements at all NTU animal facilities licensed by AVS. As an AAALAC accredited facility, the Veterinarian will play a critical role in ensuring that the accreditation status is maintained. The Veterinarian will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the veterinary requirements, from treating the animals, assessing animal health reports of incoming shipments, performing health monitoring of animals, implementing preventive measures to disease outbreaks, so that the welfare and ethical treatment of animal are addressed and maintained according to the guidelines thereby enhancing the research work in the University.

Responsibilities:

Prevention, Diagnosis, Control and Treatment of Disease
  • Assessment of sick and dead animals, including necropsy of dead animals if needed.
  • Prescribing and administration of treatment/euthanasia of sick animals.
  • Implementing and maintaining the sentinel animal health monitoring system.
  • Health review and approval of all incoming and outgoing animal.
  • Addressing nutritional requirements when required.


Pain and distress- prevention, minimization and alleviation
  • Advising staff and researchers about the use of analgesics and anaesthetics in animals, including dispensing of above-mentioned drugs/agents. Keeping records of all drugs provided to researchers/staff.
  • Procurement of drugs or agents used in veterinary medicine. Keeping records of veterinary drugs provided to staff and researchers. Maintain controlled drug records.
  • Ensure that all welfare concerns regarding the use of animals within the facility meets regulatory guidelines. Pain and distress must be minimised or eliminated when possible.


Assisting the researchers on procedures and general equipment usage
  • Train the researchers regarding the safe use of euthanasia chambers and anaesthetic equipment. Ensuring that all anaesthetic equipment are maintained and calibrated on a regular basis.
  • Ensure that all physical means of euthanasia are carried out appropriately without any welfare concerns.
  • Advise the researchers and staff on the approved surgical methodologies, fluid administration and withdrawal volumes and breeding colony maintenance.
  • Conduct Responsible Care and Use of Animals (RCULAC) and Responsible Care and Use of Fish (RCUF) Practical courses for new users.
  • Review RCULAC online theory course to ensure that information provided is accurate and up to date.


IACUC Responsibilities
  • To address all regulatory requirements of a veterinarian as defined by the NACLAR Guidelines. This includes sitting on the IACUC committee and reviewing animal use protocol, facility and program evaluations, monitoring of IACUC compliance and advising researchers regarding sick/moribund animal, humane endpoints and treatment plans/euthanasia.
  • Work with the IACUC secretariat on addressing non-compliance with IACUC protocols.
  • Implement researcher/staff training sessions to enhance ongoing training and development of researchers and facility staff.


Requirements:
  • A degree in veterinary medicine and licensed by AVS to practice veterinary medicine in Singapore.
  • Preferably with at least 3 years experience in laboratory animals veterinary care in research setting in academia.
  • Restricted license veterinarian or veterinarian who are eligible for restricted licenses and with at least 5 years working experience in laboratory animals may be considered.


This is a 2 years contract appointment.

Hiring Institution: LKC
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