Clinical Veterinarian #6455

Clinical Veterinarian #6455

We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian to join a biomedical research organization. The expansive bio-secure facility is equipped to handle just about any preclinical program, from investigational gene therapies to infectious disease solutions.

About This Position

The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for providing clinical veterinary care to a variety of laboratory animal species; duties include diagnosis and treatment of diseases, preventive medicine, animal health monitoring, and quarantine monitoring. They will also participate in research support of studies and may manage clinical aspects of the studies, provide guidance on animal models and protocol development, and participate in on the IACUC through conducting veterinary reviews. The Clinical Veterinarian may serve as a study director for research studies, will be involved in training veterinary and research personnel, and is responsible for completing other duties and tasks as required or assigned.

This position requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule for after hours, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• DVM from an AVMA accredited veterinary college or ECFVG foreign equivalency certification
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one US state and have a minimum of one year of post-grad clinical experience with laboratory animal species in a biomedical research setting; or an equivalent combination of education and training from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been attained
• Formal postdoctoral training in laboratory animal medicine and/or ACLAM board eligibility or ACLAM board certification is preferred
• Must have the knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with USDA standards and the Animal Welfare Act, The Guide for the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals, NIH Public Health Service Policy, FDA GLP regulations, DEA regulations, AAALAC guidelines, and all state, county, and city rules and regulations
• Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of research methodology, principles, and procedures
• Requires a valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

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