Clinical Veterinarian LAM

Job Description

Clinical Veterinarian

We are seeking a full-time Veterinarian in Lab Animal Medicine to maintain the health, welfare, and regulatory responsibilities of the animals housed within our facility. This position requires a DVM, VMD, or foreign equivalent and a minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience in a laboratory animal environment.

Our site is a 100,000 sq ft facility on a 50+ acre campus providing non-clinical in vivo services for GLP, regulatory enabling studies. We work with a variety of lab animal species

Essential Responsibilities :

• General Duties :
• Perform periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs. Participate in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as needed
• Complete training requirements as assigned and maintain appropriate training documentation
• Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with GLPs, USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, and other applicable regulations
• Perform clinical evaluations and attend to all animals as requested for health issues and determine appropriate veterinary treatment coordination, diagnostic procedures, and documentation as appropriate.
• Monitor and address animal health and welfare of study and colony animals
• Perform incoming health checks on animals when received and add to individual health records
• Perform pre-screening activities for study animals including physical and ocular examinations
• Perform or review monthly bodyweight collection and body condition scoring, and monitor the animal status
• Perform or review semi-annual physical exams and blood work, as well as vaccinations, according to the USDA Program of Veterinary Care
• Monitor working inventory of veterinary supplies needed to maintain the health and welfare of animals
• Work with Study Directors to ensure study protocols and conduct meet all animal welfare requirements
• Review and edit study and ACUC protocols for animal welfare compliance
• Develop and review procedures and technologies as required
• Participate in study conduct ensuring protocol and SOP compliance
• Perform surgical procedures on animals as directed in respective protocols or as appropriate for injured animals
• Develop new surgical techniques and models as needed

This is a full-time in-person position and is eligible for full benefits :