Faculty Veterinarian - Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Focus

Overview

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a veterinarian for an Assistant or Associate Professor appointment in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology. The candidate will support the large animal medicine and surgery program, providing medical, anesthetic, and surgical support to a variety of animal studies.

• Provide clinical and surgical oversight for large animals including nonhuman primates (macaques, baboons, and marmosets), swine, dogs, cats, and sheep.
• Manage busy operating rooms (OR) with diagnostic capabilities.
• Conduct medical and experimental surgeries such as vasectomy, Caesarean section, splenectomy, liver biopsy, and implantation of vascular access ports.
• Provide surgical support for experimental studies.
• Post‑op care and management for large animals.
• Supervise the surgery tech team.
• Perform anesthesia and anesthesia monitoring.
• Mentor LAM post‑doctoral fellows in large animal medicine and surgery.
• Participate in regulatory activities, including as a member of the JHU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Train researchers and veterinary/husbandry personnel.
• Conduct clinical and collaborative research.
• Consult with investigators regarding research protocols.
• Work with husbandry personnel regarding proper care of large animals.
• Develop and manage related SOPs and guidelines.

• Doctoral degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) in Veterinary Medicine.
• At least two years related experience.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the United States and a current driver’s license.
• Certification in Veterinary Surgery or Laboratory Animal Medicine.
• Excellent oral and written English capabilities; thorough knowledge of current U.S. regulatory standards; strong teaching skills; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including scientists; demonstrated ability to conduct clinical or collaborative research; record of great customer service; ability to seek out, build, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with investigators.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, three professional references, and a letter of application. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.  

Jason Villano, DVM, MSc, MS, DACLAM
Attending Veterinarian
Director, Research Animal Resources
Associate Professor, Molecular & Comparative Pathobiology
Johns Hopkins University
720 Rutland Ave, Ross 459
Baltimore, MD 21205
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Generous benefits include paid holidays and time off; paid continuing education and professional memberships; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with Hopkins contribution; college tuition support for dependent children; and more. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on multiple factors including geographic location, skills, work experience, and internal equity.

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