The Executive Director also serves as the Attending Veterinarian, and is responsible for long-range planning, leadership, and oversight of animal care and use at UC Davis. The position manages and strategically harmonizes the distributed operations of over 1 million square feet of animal holding space in 200+ buildings that are overseen by individual vivarium managers.
The Executive Director leads a team of stakeholders that are responsible for identifying solutions that balance multiple and often-competing resource priorities. Cabinet members may include the Sr. Associate Vice Chancellor-Planning, Delivery and Facilities; Sr Associate Vice Chancellor-Finance and Resource Management; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Chair; IACUC Administrator; Associate Vice Chancellor-Facilities Management; a Vivarium Facility Manager Representative; Office of Research Representative; User Group representation; and Faculty Advisors designated by the Academic Senate. Each cabinet member (stakeholder) has an equal voice to identify issues and advocate for their respective constituencies but with the equally important responsibility of finding solutions that balance multiple, and often competing, resource priorities and the overriding campus needs.
The Executive Director serves in a public information, training, consultative, and facilitating role on behalf of the University's programs of animal care and use. The Executive Director supports the academic mission by assuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local animal welfare regulations that govern the use of animals in research and teaching. The Executive Director works in collaboration with the IACUC and IACUC staff to ensure regulatory matters are addressed, and that animal welfare and research facilitation are balanced with efficient daily operations and long-range academic and facility needs. The Executive Director provides advice to campus animal facility management, animal users, and administration regarding current standards for research and animal care. Serves as an ad-hoc member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee and is required by law as the Attending Veterinarian to serve as a voting member of the IACUC. May also serve as a member of the Ca Dept of Fish & Wildlife Animal Welfare Committee. The Executive Director oversees TRACS (Teaching and Research Animal Care Services); the entity that provides husbandry services to the majority of laboratory animal users on the Davis and Sacramento campuses. The Executive Director supervises the Associate Directors responsible for Campus Veterinary Services (CVS) and Husbandry Services (HS). CVS consists of three senior veterinarians and four veterinary technicians as well as several student employees. These services provide routine veterinary care and project support for most research and teaching animals on and off the UC Davis campus; and are responsible for the Laboratory Animal Residency Program that provides post-doctoral training for veterinarians who wish to specialize in Laboratory Animal Medicine. Physical Demands: - Walk, crouch, kneel, bend, and lift heavy items or animals up to 50 lbs.
- Stand for long periods on hard surfaces (e. g., clinical facilities, surgical suites).
- Lift, move, and bend in the restraint and treatment of laboratory animals. Work Environment: - USDA endorsement or attainment within 1 year of hire. - Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System.
- Rabies Vaccination and/or titer, Hepatitis B Vaccination and/or titer other titers/vaccinations as recommended by occupational health physician.
- TB test or chest x-ray, measles vaccination or proof of illness is required prior to employment and annually thereafter.
- Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
- Must be able to perform assigned duties wearing restrictive protective clothing such as respirators and other personal protective clothing.
- This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
- Work flexible schedule.
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from a recognized and accredited school of veterinary medicine; Licensed DVM in a state, with the attainment of CA license within 1 year of employment
