Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

The **University of Luxembourg** is an **international research** university with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

**DESCRIPTION**:
You will join the University of Luxembourg to fulfil the role of "Laboratory Animal Veterinarian" employed in scientific procedure establishments, breeding and supplying establishments. The postholder will provide expert veterinary advice to animal carers and users on the welfare and husbandry of animals used in research in line with the National and European legislation and on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Within your role you will closely collaborate with the designated veterinarian of the LCSB, the managers of the corresponding facilities, technicians, caretakers, researchers and related authorities including the Animal Welfare Bodies and in the Animal Experimental Ethical Committee of the University.

**Your Role...**:

- Ensure comprehensive veterinary care and services are available at all times. Including to conduct diagnostic activities to confirm health or disease status and advise on the use of medications and contribute to ordering, controlling and supplying medicines and other therapeutic substances for use on protected animals in the facilities. Advise on best practice with respect to methods of anesthesia, aseptic and surgical techniques, and post-operative care.
- Ensure that the legal requirements are respected.
- Actively contribute to the husbandry program and safeguarding the welfare of animals hosted. Including regular visits at facilities, advising to license holders/applicants/others on all aspects of animal care, inspection of work performed and assurance that animal health records are maintained.
- Raise awareness and advise on the implementation of the 3R’s and choice of appropriate animal models.
- Contributes to the supervision of import/export of animals and the approval/assurance of official documents and health certificates. Contribute to the preparation of activity reports and help to ensure that research projects are appropriately monitored and comply with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations and support in the management of the regulatory files.
- Take active part in training/lecture/workshop activities relating to conduction of minor procedures or animal welfare and health e.g. Laboratory Animal Science Course for relevant internal audiences and newcomers.

**What we expect from you**:

- Veterinary Degree: Have or obtain a working permit by the Collège Veterinaire, have expertise in laboratory animal medicine for rodent and zebrafish and deep knowledge of the relevant National and European legislation (e.g. Règlement grand ducal adopted in 2013 in line with the European Directive for the use of animals in scientific research).
- A minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and regularly done CPDs. A strong commitment to improving animal welfare and a good understanding of the procedures involved in biomedical research and experience is backed up with relevant up-to-date knowledge.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good team player.
- Reliable and self-reliant way of working with the capacity to be flexible.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English. Good level of French and/or German is an asset.

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Part Time 20.0 Hours per Week
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Veterinarian
- Job Reference: UOL05307

**How to apply...**:
Applications in English should be submitted online and include:

- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Cover letter indicating your motivation for this position, relevant past experience and future interests
- Name and addresses of at least two referees

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**In return you will get**:

- **Multilingual and international character**. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- **A modern and dynamic universit