Clinical Veterinarian

The Clinical Veterinarian directs the clinical care of sick and injured mice at JAX and assists other Comparative Medicine and Quality veterinarians in ensuring that JAX policies and procedures support the health and welfare of JAX mice, continued compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and continued AAALACi accreditation. This individual participates in research projects and may present lectures or research results at conferences.

This role is fully onsite in Bar Harbor, ME. We can assist with relocation cost and temporary housing for transition.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Directs clinical care of JAX mice. May provide bio-methods or surgical training to JAX staff.

Participates as a veterinary member of the Animal Care and Use Committee, including protocol review and policy writing.

Responds to questions and concerns raised by JAX employees and customers related to the care, use, health, and welfare of mice. Assists Animal Welfare and Compliance in responding to and resolving animal care and welfare issues that threaten to compromise JAX's ability to conduct animal research or distribute animals.

Participates in research studies, including data analysis and reporting, in collaboration with JMCRS, In-Vivo, and other members of CMQ.

Works with pathologists, the Chief of Diagnostic Services, and the Biosecurity Officer to investigate unusual clinical cases or cases involving known or suspected infectious disease.

Signs and negotiates health certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine; possesses qualifications needed to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in applicable state(s) and to become accredited by USDA in applicable state(s) depending on assigned location.

At least 2 years of experience working as a laboratory animal veterinarian; completion of a laboratory animal residency program a plus.

Board eligibility or certification in a relevant veterinary specialty (e.g., ACLAM) a plus.

Skill in reading and comprehending technical specifications, laws, and codes as they relate to regulatory compliance.

Excellent initiative and organizational skills to prioritize complex tasks, projects, and workflow, and use independent judgment to make decisions regarding operations and deadlines.

Possesses good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion with colleagues and constituents.

Proven ability to analyze and synthesize information, with demonstrated resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change and mitigate potential negative effects.

Demonstrated positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and in writing to clearly exchange information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines and levels of sophistication.

Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time.

Pay Range

$106,020 to $153,729 based on years of experience and internal equity considerations

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.