Clinical Veterinarian
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating laboratory animals to ensure their health and compliance with regulations governing humane and ethical treatment. This role supports study conduct through collaboration with Study Directors and other personnel. A key contributor to the reproductive toxicology department, particularly in infant care and dam assessments, the Clinical Veterinarian also develops staff training programs and care guidelines for high-risk animals.
Hiring Requirements
- Time Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Remote Type: On-site
- Compensation: 140,000-180,000 Depending on experience and certifications
- Primary Location: Sacramento, CA
About the Role
This site was initially focused as a CDC quarantine facility but has grown to a center of excellence for discovery phase biopharmaceutical studies focusing on NHPs for non-GLP general therapy, early discovery studies, and model development. The site offers a flexible and dynamic work environment where staff can engage in various aspects of research, working closely with sponsors both virtually on onsite. The work environment is friendly and on the smaller side with 35 employees, so you will get to know everyone by name and have access and visibility to senior management. But don’t let the size fool you, this is one of 4 large animal research facilities across the country giving you access to a wider variety of scientific expertise and ability to collaborate with colleagues. The veterinarians are highly involved in studies, assisting study directors with data interpretation and procedures like surgeries and biopsies.
The Clinical Veterinarian will:
- Provide routine and specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services.
- Lead the care and resolution of complex medical cases.
- Assist in designing and implementing preventive medicine programs.
- Train and supervise staff on technical procedures and humane use of animals.
- Maintain compliance with federal regulations on animal care and use.
- Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to animal issues.
- Conduct training sessions on husbandry, veterinary care, animal models, safety, biosecurity, emergency response, and occupational health.
- Support the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee in reviewing protocols and managing animal colony issues.
- Select animals for specific research based on species knowledge and research techniques.
- Assume regulatory responsibilities in the absence of the attending veterinarian.
- Execute preventive health programs and manage domestic isolation programs and animal colony health.
- Share clinical rotation duties, including on-call weekends and holidays.
- Act as an after-hours emergency contact.
- Advise on animal model development.
- Author and present publications and conference presentations.
- Undertake special projects or interest assignments.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required.
- DACLAM Certification would be a benefit but not required (We will give you time to study for the exam)
Experience:
- 1+ years in laboratory animal medicine, including nonhuman primates.
Licensing:
- Active veterinary license in at least one US state.
- Must obtain California State License in Veterinary Medicine within one year of job start.
- Graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary schools must have Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certification.
Benefits
- Continuing education support providing study materials, reimbursing exam cots and offering flexible study time
- Full Medical, Dental with 401k and other corporate beneifts
- Travel to industry conferences
