Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
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Job Description
Job Description
Clinical Veterinarian – Opportunity in Laboratory Animal Medicine
Location: Indianapolis, IN ( Advanced Rodent Surgical Research Facilities)
Travel: Required to other Indiana sites; optional out-of-state travel opportunities
Are you a companion animal veterinarian or an early-career laboratory animal vet seeking a meaningful, mission-driven role? At our Indianapolis research hubs , you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of animal care and scientific advancement.
Our two advanced rodent surgical units in Indianapolis are integral to our nationwide network. These state-of-the-art facilities specialize in surgically modified rodent models that support cutting-edge biomedical research. As a Clinical Veterinarian , you’ll play a critical role in upholding our high standards of animal care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding research that shapes the future of human and animal health.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to transition into or grow within laboratory animal medicine while working with expert teams and contributing to research that matters.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver high-quality veterinary care for rodent colonies in specialized surgical environments.
- Support the welfare and biosecurity of animals used in preclinical research, including during post-op recovery and life-cycle monitoring.
- Train and mentor technicians and animal care staff in clinical care, anesthesia, and humane handling.
- Collaborate across departments to support the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) and foster a "Culture of Care."
- Liaise with the IACUC, Attending Veterinarian, and Institutional Officials to ensure compliance and proactive animal health reporting.
- Provide emergency veterinary care (after- hours/weekend/holiday) on a rotating schedule.
- Contribute veterinary oversight to new surgical model development and provide guidance on best practices in perioperative care.
- Participate in internal audits, AAALAC site visits, and regulatory inspections.
- Offer veterinary support and guidance on animal procurement, transportation, nutrition, behavior, and environmental enrichment.
- Travel to other our sites across Indiana with occasional out-of-state opportunities.
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