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Posted: 03-Dec-22
Location: Mount Vernon, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: 130,000 minimum
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Clinical Veterinarian- mixed Laboratory Animal Species (Companion Animal Veterinarians welcome)
Ever thought about Laboratory Animal Medicine but thought you needed to go through a Residency Program? This is not the case. You can contribute to life-saving therapeutics for both Humans and Animals.
We are seeking a full-time Clinical 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 of relevant experience in a clinical hands-on animal environment. Prior Laboratory Animal Medicine Experience is not required - we will train you!
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 reviews 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:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Stock options
- Sign-on Bonus
- Paid Relocation Allowance
- State Veterinary License Reimbursement
- State DEA License Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Allowance (Live conferences and webinars)
- Veterinary Student Loan Payment Matching Program ( up to $18,000 a year)
Salary is commensurate with experience but starts at $130,000
Reach out, and let's connect!
Contact Rachel Frost
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US Veterinary Degree
Interest in working with Laboratory Animal Species (Primates, Mice, Pigs, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Rats, Sheep