Clinical Veterinarian - Animal Research & Welfare

Advance animal welfare, grow your veterinary expertise, and contribute to life-changing research - all in one role.

At Inotiv , we believe that scientific advancement and animal well-being go hand in hand. As a Clinical Veterinarian at our Denver, Pennsylvania location, you'll be part of a collaborative, skilled, and passionate team dedicated to exceptional care for multiple species - including nonhuman primates (NHPs), rabbits, poultry, and rodents (GEMS) - while supporting research that makes a difference. Whether you're a seasoned lab animal veterinarian or new to this unique field, you'll find an environment that invests in your professional growth and your impact.

Why Our Denver Site is Unique

Our location is comprised of two campuses - the Denver campus and the Texter Mountain campus - each with specialized facilities and dedicated teams :

Denver Campus - Home to NHPs, poultry, and rodents (GEMS)

Texter Mountain Campus - Focused on rabbitry operations

Perks & Benefits

Competitive compensation package with base salaries beginning at $120,000 annually, and increasing based on experience

Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k employer contribution

Student loan repayment assistance-we help you focus on your future, not your debt

Opportunities to work with a variety of species in a state-of-the-art Large Animal Surgical Suite

Professional development support, including continuing education, conferences, and specialty certification preparation

A collaborative environment where veterinary expertise is valued and amplified

Travel to other locations and have the opportunity to visit out-of-state locations

Your Impact

In this role, you'll be a key medical and leadership resource - providing direct veterinary care, guiding animal care staff, advising on research models, and championing our "Culture of Care."

Developing and maintaining knowledge and expertise in laboratory animal medicine and science and other relevant specialist disciplines through unsupervised study, the reading of scientific publications and attendance at scientific meetings and courses.

Assuring timely and accurate reporting of animal health, behavioral, and wellbeing issues to the facility Attending Veterinarian (AV) and between the Institutional Official (IO) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

Providing veterinary guidance to animal care employees, managers, scientists and other stakeholders within Inotiv on the implementation of the three Rs.

Engendering and supporting a "Culture of Care" within Inotiv while promoting and demonstrating professional standards.

Providing veterinary clinical services including herd health, biosecurity practices, acclimation, conditioning, sanitation practices, pest control program, adventitious organism prevention, detection, containment and eradication, as well as surgery, anaesthesia and analgesia as needed.

Providing veterinary expertise and guidance for customers and other stakeholders regarding animal transportation, procurement, nutrition, necropsy, behavior, drug storage, preventative medicine, and animal health and welfare.

Providing expertise and practical guidance regarding animal health monitoring programs.

Providing continuous coverage for the site including after-hours / weekend / holiday emergency veterinary care on a rotating basis.

Contributing veterinary scientific expertise as needed for education and training programs for animal care employees, supervisors, managers and other Inotiv stakeholders.

Providing veterinary oversite, expertise and coverage as indicated for the surgical facilities, including developing new surgical models as well as providing guidance on current best practices in surgical procedures and anesthesia as assigned.

Providing input regarding maintaining relevant governing, state and federal veterinary and animal-related regulatory compliance.

Participating in preparation and execution of AAALAC-I accreditation process and site visits.

Participating in IACUC meetings as required.

Providing veterinary support to other Inotiv sites upon request.

Promoting and complying with Inotiv's quality procedures as well as health and safety procedures

Fulfilling any other assigned duties that may be required by Inotiv.

What You Bring

Required

DVM / VMD (or equivalent) with an active state veterinary license (or ability to obtain)

USDA accreditation (Category II) and DEA license (or ability to obtain)

Strong clinical skills in veterinary herd health, medicine, and surgery-experience may be from a hospital or laboratory setting

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Passion for animal ethics, welfare science, and continuous improvement

Preferred

Experience in laboratory animal medicine, animal production, or regulatory compliance

ACLAM diplomate status or eligibility (or other specialty board certification)

Teaching, mentoring, or training experience

Proficiency in research model health programs, colony management, or import / export regulations

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Research Animal Care

This is more than a veterinary role - it's a chance to influence standards, mentor others, and contribute to research that can change lives. Whether you're looking to transition into laboratory animal medicine or deepen your expertise in a specialized field, we'll provide the resources, support, and professional community you need to thrive.

Apply today and help us continue building a compassionate, science-driven legacy.

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• This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and / or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and / or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.