Veterinary Specialist I

Job Description

Responsible for the care and welfare of laboratory animals used in scientific and medical research and teaching and maintaining breeding programs to fulfil the research needs. Follow up strict veterinary health procedures for the different animal species to avoid inter‑species cross infections and other medical and scientific concerns. Develop and renew policies and procedures. Assist in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in different animal laboratory techniques & research methodologies. Supervise the breeding of various laboratory animals (Rats, Mice, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits etc.) to fulfil the research needs of UAEU. Responsible for human care and welfare of laboratory animals. Recognize animal behaviour and symptoms that indicate an illness or accident, initiate the treatments, and report to the Chair of the animal house facility committee (AHFC). Monitor the activities and the experimental procedures done on the animals by other researche...