Clinical Veterinarian/Manager, RTS

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an AVMA-accredited school
  • 1 year of experience with various species and surgical expertise
  • Current license to practice Veterinary Medicine in at least one U.S. state
  • Ability to obtain Nebraska Veterinary License and DEA license within 6 months of hiring
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of federal regulations regarding animal care and research

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations for animal care
  • Oversee technical services for researchers as per IACUC protocols
  • Provide surgical and anesthetic support for biomedical research
  • Manage and implement medical and clinical records for animal patients
  • Train personnel on animal research protocols and procedures
  • Participate in after-hours on-call duties and weekends as necessary

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with both on-site and remote flexibility
  • Opportunity to work within a leading research institution
  • Engagement with a diverse range of species and research projects
  • Professional development through training and education initiatives
  • Comprehensive veterinary technical services management role
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14855

Department
Comparative Medicine 50001223

Business Unit
Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM; with after hour on call and some weekends.

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

This position exists to ensure that all animals used in UNMC's biomedical research, teaching and testing programs meet all mandated Federal/State/University Regulations and international accreditation guidelines in addition to managing a technical services program, Research Technical Services (RTS), in Comparative Medicine (CM) under the direction of the Assistant Director for Animal Welfare. This position ensures all animals receive the highest level of care according to research protocols including preventative medicine, surgical support, and the training of research personnel and staff necessary to obtain these objectives. Oversight of the RTS program includes performing technical services for UNMC researchers as approved on their IACUC protocols to include, but not limited to, surgical and anesthetic services, imaging services, various clinical technical services, genetic testing, breeding colony management, etc. ensuring all procedures are approved and meet UNMC policies. Responsible for the management and implementation of medical and clinical records. Requires consultation, training and education of personnel in animal research procedures. Working outside normal CM hours may be required to complete duties as well as participating in rotating on-call, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations

Working Title
Clinical Veterinarian/Manager, RTS

Job Title
Assistant Director, Vet Clin

Salary Grade
RA33S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$115,700 - $185,100/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
07/09/2026

Application Review Date
07/20/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Doctoral degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from an AVMA-Accreditated Veterinary Medical School

Required Experience
1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience with a variety of species and veterinary operating room/surgical expertise.

Required License
Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Must be currently licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in at least one state of the United States and able to obtain Nebraska Veterinary License and DEA license within 6 months of hiring. Also, a valid driver's license.

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Incumbent must become familiar with current Federal Laws and regulations regarding animal care and use, NIH Guidelines, and AAALAC accreditation requirements to assure compliance.

Must have the ability to follow through on multiple projects and work assignments simultaneously

Must have the ability to interact with individuals of great diversity in culture and education.

Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Excellent communication skills are required, including written and verbal skills.

Preferred Education:
Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Completion of residency training in laboratory animal medicine

Preferred Experience:

Experience with a variety of species in an AAALAC accredited animal care and use program.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Microsoft TEAMS

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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