Full job description Animal Care & Veterinary Services Research Ethics & Compliance Position number: 08525 Date posted: January 21, 2026 Advertised until: February 19, 2026 Job details Clinical Veterinarian - Level 9 (EMAPS) Term Full-Time Full-time: Yes Permanent: No Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Salary: $43.30 to $77.93 per hour Appointment Dates April 6, 2026 to April 6, 2027 Trial/Probation period: 1820 hours worked For more information please contact: Allison Stephen - [email protected] Key responsibilities • Assists in animal use protocol review, and participates in the activities of the Animal Care Committees, keeping abreast of new research techniques, including the 3 Rs (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement), and settling humane endpoints. • The Clinical Veterinarian will be involved in the ethical review of all animal based research activities through the review of the animal use protocol. • The Clinical Veterinarian is a professionally qualified veterinarian providing clinical care for all laboratory animals used in research, teaching and testing at the University of Manitoba. This involves the routine observation of animals as well as treatment of individual clinical cases. • Participation in a rotating on call schedule, providing clinical care coverage outside of regular business hours (evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) is required. • As part of the Veterinary Services team, assists the DACUP and PAM Coordinator in the post-approval monitoring of compliance of research activities with approved protocols. • Clinical Veterinarians have been delegated the authority to stop any objectionable procedure if it is considered that unnecessary distress or pain is being experienced by an animal, stop immediately any use of animals which deviates from the approved use, any non-approved procedure, or any procedure causing unforeseen pain or distress to animals, and humanely kill an animal if pain or distress caused to the animal is not part of the approved Protocol and cannot be alleviated. Clinical Veterinarians have also been delegated the authority to treat, remove from a study or euthanize, if necessary, an animal according to the veterinarian’s professional judgement. • Acts as a resource for researchers by providing pre-review of protocols and advising on analgesia, anesthesia, surgical procedures and humane endpoints. • May also be asked by researcher/research staff to perform and/or train staff in surgery and other technical procedures such as blood collection, tissue collection, etc. • Specific duties may include but are not limited to: performing post mortem examinations, interpreting laboratory test results, reviewing and updating procedures for colony/herd health maintenance, etc. • Will serve on various university committees such as the Local Animal User Committees, Education Sub-Committee, and facility design committees. • As part of the Veterinary Services team, assists the DACUP and Lab Animal Training Coordinator in the development and delivery of the university’s Animal User Training Program and associated training labs, including assistance with instruction of students in specific training labs. • Assists in ensuring compliance with all federal, provincial and university regulations as well as with the standards set forth by the Canadian Council on Animal Care, the International Transport Association and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) of Canada and the United States via regular, self-directed review of any current and updated information from these organizations. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING: • D.V.M. and eligible for licensing in Manitoba. EXPERIENCE: • 1 full year working with laboratory animals and 1 year of large animal experience is preferred. • Knowledge of Canadian Council on Animal Care Guidelines an asset. • An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Skillful in handling, restraint of various species of animals, as well as diagnosis and treatment of a variety of species is required. • Good surgical skills, blood collection techniques and other standard veterinary techniques is required. • Strong communication skills, written and verbal required. • Ability to interpret and formulate feedback/articulate key messages required. • Ability to use inclusive, respectful language in all communication required. • Ability to carry out all aspects of the position with a high degree of tact, confidentiality, diplomacy, discretion and professionalism required. • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision required. • Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment and action in meeting the responsibilities required. • Ability to multi‑task and work accurately under pressure required. • Ability to evaluate large documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance required. • Strong technical skills to learn and adapt to new and changing technology required. • Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required. Additional information The University of Manitoba is looking for a dynamic Clinical Veterinarian to help drive excellence in animal care across its cutting-edge research and teaching facilities. You'll work hands-on with a wide range of species, provide expert clinical care, and take part in an on-call rotation. You'll also shape ethical animal use through protocol review, facility inspections, and proactive compliance monitoring. This role is ideal for a veterinarian passionate about supporting research, animal welfare, and supporting academic research. This is a 12-month leave replacement. This position is based out of the Fort Garry campus, with regular travel to the Bannatyne campus and the Glenlea Research Station. The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). 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