CLINICAL VETERINARIAN

The Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) has experienced extensive growth to its veterinary resources and research programs and is seeking applications for the position of clinical veterinarian within the Division of Veterinary Medicine to help meet the needs of this expansion. 

The TNPRC is one of eight National Primate Research Centers in the U.S.  The TNPRC is an AAALAC International accredited facility housing approximately 5,000 nonhuman primates (NHP) of 9 different species.  TNPRC’s research program is focused on infectious disease research with a concentration on the study of AIDS.  Other areas of research involve gene therapy, reproductive biology, biodefense, NHP behavior and clinical NHP medicine and surgery.

Responsibilities of the newly created position include general medical and surgical care of breeding colony and research animals, provision of research support, and training of investigators, laboratory animal medicine residents, veterinary students and technicians.  The successful candidate will be provided opportunities to participate in the conduct of independent or collaborative clinical research directed toward nonhuman primate medicine and surgery.

The candidate must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in one of the 50 states.  ACLAM board certification or eligibility is desirable.  The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact positively with others.

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to:

Rudolf P. Bohm, Jr., DVM, Chair, Division of Veterinary Medicine
Tulane National Primate Research Center
18703 Three Rivers Road, Covington, LA 70433

For more information call (985) 871-6266 or email bohm@tulane.edu.