Clinical Veterinarian - Sacramento, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Clinical Veterinarian in Sacramento, California. This is a full-time permanent position at a nationally recognized preclinical research center specializing in nonhuman primate (NHP) studies.

We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian to join a growing research facility that began as a CDC quarantine center and has since evolved into a center of excellence for early discovery biopharmaceutical research. This facility focuses on non-GLP, general therapy, early discovery studies, and model development using nonhuman primates. The work environment is collaborative and flexible, with a team of approximately 35 employees and access to a national network of large animal research sites.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Clinical Veterinarian

• Location: Sacramento, California

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, with on-call rotation

• Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide veterinary medical, surgical, dental, and imaging services

• Lead care for complex medical cases and consult with study directors on procedures

• Participate in protocol development and preventive medicine programs

• Train and supervise staff on technical procedures and humane animal care

• Maintain regulatory compliance and serve as a resource for IACUC protocols

• Assist in development of animal models and scientific research strategy

• Select animals for research protocols based on study requirements

• Support SOP development related to veterinary and colony health

• Conduct training in husbandry, veterinary care, safety, and emergency protocols

• Provide after-hours emergency veterinary coverage as needed

• Author scientific publications and represent the facility at industry conferences

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine

• Willingness to work with nonhuman primates (NHPs); prior NHP experience is a plus

• Active veterinary license in at least one U.S. state

• Must obtain California veterinary license within one year of hire

• For graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary schools: ECFVG certification required

• DACLAM certification is a plus, but not required (support provided for exam preparation)

Benefits:

• Continuing education support, including study materials, exam cost reimbursement, and flexible study time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Travel support to attend scientific and industry conferences

• Access to national network of large animal research collaborators