SENIOR LAB ANIMAL VETERINARIAN

Senior Lab Animal Veterinarian

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Position Title : Senior Lab Animal Veterinarian

Position Summary : Under the direction of the Department Head / Attending Veterinarian, will lead the DAR Veterinary Services team in providing exceptional veterinary care and support to investigators for diagnostic and preventive health, while also offering expertise to research scientists in the design and implementation of in vivo research protocols. The Senior Veterinarian will collaborate closely with top-tier scientists and play a key role in the planning and long-term management of resources, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and upholding AAALAC accreditation standards.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Oversees and provides comprehensive veterinary care, including preventative medicine, surgeries, post-surgical care, anesthesia, and euthanasia.
• Manages four direct reports to include hiring / separations, employee relations, and completing performance reviews & merit recommendations.
• Oversees and performs physical exams, collects diagnostic samples, and delivers treatment and follow-up care.
• Oversees and participates in daily and weekly animal health rounds to monitor and maintain the health of research animals.
• Participates in the emergency on-call rotation to provide timely veterinary care when needed.
• Provides guidance on developing animal models, animal care, and biomethodology.
• Assists in the design and implementation of research programs to meet the evolving needs of the scientific staff.
• Oversees the animal biosecurity program to include health surveillance, quarantine, and the sentinel program.

Regulatory Compliance & Husbandry Standards :

Administrative Support & Training :

Position Requirements :

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Physical Requirements :

May include : Stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus / facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures; lifting up to 40lbs.

Compensation : The expected hiring range for this position is $200,000 to $225,000 per year.

Comprehensive Benefits Include :

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EEO Statement : The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.