Job Description

Job Category: Administrative Management
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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the , this position has a comprehensive and a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Location: This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
Position Summary
The Associate University Veterinarian (AUV) plays a pivotal professional role in the Animal Care and Use program at the University of Alberta, supporting and providing leadership to ensure research excellence, animal welfare, and institutional compliance within a complex, highly regulated academic environment. The Associate University Veterinarians in the portfolio provide expert veterinary care, consultation, and regulatory oversight to ensure that a comprehensive veterinary care program is in place, which is critical to facilitating the use of animals in research and teaching. The promotion of best practices in the veterinary care and population health of research animals helps the university maintain compliance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards and guidelines, the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Standards of Veterinary Care, and federal and provincial regulatory requirements.
The Associate University Veterinarian works closely and collaboratively with the University Veterinarian, other Associate University Veterinarians, animal facility leadership, Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs), the Research Ethics Office (REO) administrative staff, ACUC Chairs, researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure the ethical and responsible use of animals in research, teaching, and testing activities at the University of Alberta.
This position is part of the Veterinary team responsible for ensuring the University's Animal Care and Use Program meets the regulatory standards across campus. The position works under the direct supervision and authority of, and reports to, the University Veterinarian.
This position is part of a rotation of veterinarians responsible for emergency calls, which may occur during the evening, weekends and/or holidays.
Responsibilities:
Clinical and Preventive Medicine

• Deliver veterinary diagnosis, treatment, and preventive medicine for a wide range of research species.
• Conduct routine facility rounds, oversee biosecurity, health monitoring, quarantine, import/export testing, and disease prevention programs.
• Develop, refine, and implement SOPs for animal care, veterinary technical procedures, and animal health management.

Research Support and Consultation

• Advise and support researchers on refining animal models, anesthesia, surgical and technical procedures, welfare interventions, and humane endpoints.
• Provide technical and surgical services for research activities and contribute to CCAC activities or extracurricular institutional projects.

Teaching and Training

• Contribute to the Institutional Animal User Training Program.
• Participate in instruction, competency assessments, and outreach on veterinary procedures, welfare standards, and animal health.

Regulatory Compliance and Program Leadership

• Serve as an ex officio member of Animal Care and Use Committees (ACUCs), reviewing protocols, advising the ACUC, and upholding CCAC standards.
• Support institutional compliance, post-approval monitoring, and accreditation activities.
• Participate in policy development, audits, and crisis response planning.

Veterinary Program Supervision

• Oversee specific veterinary programs (e.g., surgical areas, controlled substances).
• Provide guidance to Registered Veterinary Technologists and liaise with internal and external research facilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Licensure: Active licensure with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) as a General Practice Registered Veterinarian.
• Experience: Minimum five years of relevant clinical experience, including diagnostic medicine, surgery, anesthesia, and preventative medicine.
• Specialized Knowledge: A thorough understanding of CCAC Guidelines, CALAM Standards, and relevant provincial/federal legislation (Alberta Animal Protection Act, Health of Animals Act, etc.).
• Desired Qualifications: Prior experience in laboratory animal medicine is strongly preferred. Postgraduate training or ACLAM certification is desirable.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical/diagnostic abilities, and a proven collaborative and collegial approach to working with researchers and diverse stakeholders.
• Application Instructions: Click "Apply Now" to submit your cover letter and resume.

About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: ensures responsible and ethical research by providing Compliance and Ethics Certification, overseeing Clinical Trials Monitoring, managing Human and Animal Ethics, safeguarding research practices, and addressing Legal requirements.

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