Head of Veterinary Services

h3About Us /h3 pThe Experimental Animal Center (EAC) is the unit responsible for in vivo research at the University of Bern. The EAC accounts for over 15 animal facilities, serving 43 research institutes from the Faculties of Medicine, Science, and Veterinary Medicine (VetSuisse) and supports 350 scientists performing in vivo research with mice, rats, rabbits, large mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. The EAC aims at providing optimal conditions for animal experimentation to achieve the best quality of basic, translational and clinical research involving animals. The 3Rs (Reduce, Refine, Replace), the “culture of care”, high quality, state-of-the-art veterinary support, and compliance to guidelines and regulations are cornerstones of the EAC strategy. To reach this goal, the EAC team accounts for a team of more than 50 between animal caretakers, infrastructure personnel, administration support, and veterinary team (including specialists accredited by ECLAM and ECVAA). /p h3Areas of responsibility /h3 pThe Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To /p ul liLeading and coordinating the veterinary team, including allocation of responsibilities, service planning, staff development and continuity of veterinary coverage across EAC facilities /li liManaging and participating in veterinary facility rounds, including on-site visits /li liManaging the Health Monitoring programs, vendor surveillance, and quarantine programs. Organizing the diagnostic and therapeutic measures in case of diseases and injuries in animals, aligned with their experimental purpose; implementing quarantine measures in case of outbreaks /li liCentralizing and coordinating animal bio-material imports, exports and transfers between EAC facilities including oversight of all documentation, shipment procedures, in collaboration with facility heads and teams, transport providers and the competent authorities /li liManaging operations and control of the veterinary pharmacy and deputizing the clinical veterinarian /li liMonitoring of pertinent quality reports and certificates /li liConsulting scientists in experimental models' design and optimization (anesthesia, analgesia and post-operative care, imaging, 3Rs and culture of care) /li liEnsuring regulatory compliance with internal guidelines, local and national regulations in collaboration with the AWOs and cantonal authorities /li liPreparing Standard Operating procedures and guidelines relevant to all facilities /li liImplementing consistent veterinary standards across facilities, reviewing their effectiveness and coordinating corrective actions /li liSupporting education and training of personnel working with animals for procedures and database (pyrat) /li liParticipating into the Veterinary team education through seminars and Journal Club /li liProviding on-call veterinary service during working time and participating in week-end shifts /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liDegree in Veterinary Medicine and national license /li liFive-year experience in the field with the relative species; laboratory fish (especially Danio rerio) experience very welcome /li liPostgraduate specialisation in lab animal medicine /li liECLAM/ACLAM certification is a plus /li liFluency in English and German or commitment to learn it at a professional level /li liPro-active and goal-oriented attitude; capacity to present complex issues with the appropriate detail and clarity level, understanding the needs of all the various stakeholders (e.g. Veterinary Authorities, scientists) /li liExcellent interpersonal and communication skills /li liInterest in scientific dissemination and in implementing new ideas /li /ul h3Your Benefits /h3 ul liSalary range according to the Univ. of Bern ranges, roughly 130K CHF / annum /li liHigh degree of creative freedom in an academic setting /li liInspiring work environment /li liAccess to cutting-edge technology and innovation /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr