Research Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Veterinarian

Job Description

This role is responsible for the welfare and care of animals, with a primary focus on large animals, within a non-clinical research environment. The veterinarian performs comprehensive veterinary examinations, administers medical care and treatments, and participates in client studies while strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and both GLP and non-GLP guidelines. The position involves close collaboration with technical and laboratory staff to ensure high standards of animal health, welfare, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GLP regulations, and apply them appropriately within the non-clinical research environment and individual study protocols.
• Perform veterinary examinations and direct medical treatments as part of standard animal care, study-specific requirements, and veterinary orders.
• Perform and document a variety of assessments, including physical, gait, and neurological examinations, routine veterinary observations, and charting of physiological data and animal health status.
• Monitor animals during anesthetic recovery and provide post-operative care in the days following surgery to ensure appropriate healing and welfare.
• Share responsibility for after-hours, weekend, and on-call duties as part of a rotating schedule once in a permanent role.
• Assist in the training of laboratory and technical staff in proper animal care, handling, and relevant procedures.
• Serve as principal investigator on assigned studies and prepare reports as required by client protocols.
• Assist in surgical and interventional procedures and necropsies as needed to support research and diagnostic activities.
• Serve as a backup veterinarian on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), helping to ensure compliance with USDA and AAALAC standards.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned to support the overall animal care and research program.

Essential Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited school of veterinary medicine or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field.
• Ability to perform comprehensive veterinary examinations, including physical, gait, and neurological assessments, and to direct appropriate medical treatments.
• Proficiency in documenting veterinary observations, physiological data, and animal health status accurately and consistently.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations in a non-clinical research environment.
• Experience or strong capability in providing anesthetic monitoring and post-operative care for animals, particularly large animals.
• Ability to assist in surgical and interventional procedures and necropsies.
• Capability to serve as principal investigator, including writing clear, accurate reports in alignment with client protocols.
• Ability to support IACUC activities and ensure compliance with USDA and AAALAC standards.
• Strong communication skills to effectively train and collaborate with laboratory and technical staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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