Temporary Veterinarian

About the role

The University of Miami Division of Veterinary Resources is seeking a temporary Clinical Veterinarian to provide veterinary and peri‑operative care for laboratory animals in an academic research setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical care, anesthesia, and peri‑operative support to a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including after‑hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform surgeries, prescribe treatment plans, and oversee injury or disease management.
• Assist in preventative health and colony assessment programs, including quarantine and importation procedures.
• Conduct regular animal‑facility rounds, document observations, and develop policies to ensure quality and compliance.
• Train and mentor veterinary staff on best practices and new advancements.
• Maintain compliance with USDA, PHS, AAALAC, OLAW, and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee inventory of controlled substances, medical supplies, and equipment maintenance.

Required profile

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with Florida licensure.
• Experience working with laboratory animal species.
• Familiarity with IACUC processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

Required skills

• Clinical veterinary care
• Anesthesia administration
• Surgical techniques for laboratory animals
• IACUC compliance
• Animal health monitoring and quarantine procedures
• Inventory management of controlled substances
• Training and mentorship of veterinary staff