Lab Animal Veterinarian

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Animal Veterinarian to join the Animal Resources department and expand our team. The role supports Genentech’s Research and Early Development (gRED) in vivo research program, providing expert animal care, veterinary medicine, and lab animal science knowledge. Key Responsibilities Ensure animal well‑being by providing and prescribing preventive medical care, diagnosis, and treatment. Conduct surgical, diagnostic, and other procedures, and interpret results of diagnostic testing. Provide expert veterinary support for anesthesia, analgesia, surgery, and necropsy. Participate in weekend onsite rotation and share after‑hours and holiday veterinary service coverage with other veterinary staff. Perform regular facility rounds to monitor animal health and facility conditions. Serve as a subject matter expert for the IACUC, including protocol review, facility inspections, and Post‑Approval Monitoring (PAMs). Maintain deep knowledge of all research protocols to ensure compliance and animal welfare. Initiate, author, and implement appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedural documents relevant to clinical care, behavioral management, and responsible animal use. Collaborate with the Attending Veterinarian, Senior Clinical Veterinarian, animal care staff, and research teams regarding animal welfare and responsible conduct of research activities, including humane endpoints. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as institutional standards. Lead or collaborate in the training and retraining of research personnel and veterinary technical staff in anesthesia, surgery, and other animal use activities. Mentor and provide guidance to veterinary technicians and research teams in delegated veterinary care activities. Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators, veterinarians, facility managers, and animal care technicians in a widely interdisciplinary environment. Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent) from an AVMA‑accredited or recognized veterinary medicine school. Ability to obtain a veterinary medical license in California within 6 months of hire. Extensive experience providing preventive, clinical, diagnostic, and surgical care to a diverse, dynamic AAALACi accredited animal research institution. Experience working with transgenic rodents and providing technical support to biomedical research projects. Experience in leading and working well within a team. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in diverse fields. Ability to work effectively under time constraints and demonstrate flexibility while maintaining compliance and welfare standards. Preferred: ACLAM board certification; eligibility required. Location & Travel The position is located in South San Francisco. Willingness to collaborate across time zones and occasional travel to the Dixon and San Diego facilities is required. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $110,700 to $205,700 (based on primary location of California). Actual pay determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors allowed by law. Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. Position qualifies for benefits detailed in the company’s benefits program. Relocation benefits are available for this job posting. Equal Opportunity Employer Genentech is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including on the basis of protected veteran status, disability status, and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG