Lead Veterinarian

The Lead Veterinarian provides oversight of the Veterinary Technology program for the college and establishes, implements, and ensures adherence to all applicable guidelines, regulations, and policies required to maintain program accreditation. The lead veterinarian works collaboratively with the program director and supports staff to ensure the welfare and safety of all animals in the program.

1. Oversight of canine and feline animal health, welfare, and biosecurityprograms.
2. Establishes and provides medical treatmentplans.
3. Ensures efficient medical and surgical management, comfort, and safety of programanimals
4. Assesses and maintains confidential patientrecords.
5. Ability to work on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and ensure proper animal care.
6. Compliance with IACUC paperwork, protocols, and meeting requirements
7. Fulfillment of all USDA paperwork and inspections
8. Performs classroom (didactic and clinical, including off-site) teaching asassigned.
9. Deliverseffectiveinstructionandusesjob-relatedtechnologytodelivercutting-edgelecture,laboratory,and clinical material tostudents.
10. Engages students and provides constructive studentfeedback.
11. Provides proactive studentoutreach.
12. Facilitates the students ongoing progress and completion of their skills, tasks, andworkbooks.
13. Serves as a role model with TEACH values (teamwork, energy, accountability, community, andheart).
14. Curriculum writing to provide a foundation in veterinary technology that will prepare the student to successfully become credentialed and inspire the student to continue lifelong learning.
15. Engages in campus community events andgovernance
16. Maintains a valid drivers license for job-relatedtravel.
17. Supporting student learning by providing access to animals is necessary to achieve required clinical competencies and skill development.
18. Ensuring that all animal care and clinical activities comply with AVMA, CVTEA, USDA, and IACUC standards and regulations.
19. Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of animal care protocols and clinical procedures.
20. Promoting best practices in patient care, anesthesia, analgesia, and overall animal welfare.
21. Collaborating with program staff to maintain accurate documentation and support quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

1. Degree from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine.
2. Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
3. Current, active Federal DEA controlled substance license and Illinois controlled substance license required or able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
4. Proficiency in small animal anesthesia, surgery and pain management.
5. Ability to develop IACUC protocols.
6. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
7. Excellent organizational skills.
8. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.
9. Evidence of professional growth.
10. Valid drivers license.
11. Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly.

1. Works directly with the Program Director and DepartmentChair(s).
2. Works cooperatively with Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assisting staff andfaculty.
3. Works cooperatively with accrediting agencies, students, andothers.