Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Location: Department of Clinical Investigations (DCI), Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC), Fort Gordon, GA 30905

Hours of Performance:

• Up to an average of five (5) hours per week.
• Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 0730-1600 (excluding holidays).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care for laboratory animals.
2. Maintain detailed animal records and ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
3. Conduct animal research protocol and amendment reviews.
4. Consult on protocol development and provide ongoing support for animal research.
5. Assist the Attending Veterinarian with animal research and regulatory questions/issues.
6. Facilitate in-person lab animal care and training for medical and dental residents using animal models.

Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Veterinary license from the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience as a laboratory animal veterinarian or board certification in laboratory animal medicine.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.
• Completed a residency in laboratory animal medicine and board certified by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
• Experience working with medical residents on laboratory animal research projects and animal model training.