Staff Veterinarian

The Staff Veterinarian (SV) will promote the day-to-day well-being of animals and provide clinical care for all animals used in the conduct of research studies within the test facility in accordance with the Animal Welfare Regulations, PHS Policy, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. This includes the provision of high-quality preventive, routine, and emergent veterinary care during all phases of the animal's life and during use on research studies, as well as interaction with the IACUC, researchers, and senior management to ensure appropriate conduct of animal care and use activities. The SV may supervise direct reports, and in this role, will engage in the development of these employees, and administer policies, processes, and procedures that affect their workflow. Requirements: DVM degree from US veterinary medical college or equivalent degree with US equivalency examination State of Michigan Veterinary License/Controlled Substance License Ability to obtain DEA Controlled Substance Registration Experience: 2 years of industry or CRO laboratory animal clinical medicine experience preferred USDA Category II Accreditation preferred Certification: DACLAM, DACVS, DACVAA, or DACAW board certification or board eligibility preferred. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications. Strong written and oral communication skills Experience with managing laboratory animal patients undergoing targeted-delivery surgical interventions Strong understanding of general anesthesia principles for laboratory animals Experience with review and interpretation of magnetic resonance images of CNS structures Excellent understanding of study design and protocols Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations relating to care of laboratory animals Ability to work effectively under time constraints #J-18808-Ljbffr