Clinical Veterinarian

Details:

• Title: Clinical Veterinarian (Non-human Primates)
• Pay for this position is 125.00 hourly (may be able to flex higher depending on experience)
• Hours are M-F 7am – 3:30pm and 1 on-call weekend
• This is a contract position of 1 month minimum (will be 1 to 3 months)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Veterinary degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.)
• Related experience with animal care and surgical techniques.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state.
• Proficient in Computers (MS Office Suite).
• Must be organized, can prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be available to be on call on a rotating weekend shift.
• Experience in a research/lab animal/GLP environment preferred (not required)

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for our Safety Assessment site located in Houston, Texas.
• The Clinical Veterinarian will be responsible for providing professional veterinary services and assisting with the management of all phases of health care for the animal colony.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
• Perform veterinary rounds as scheduled, and provide clinical care and preventive medicine support.
• Perform surgical support and provide anesthesia, surgical and analgesic technical expertise/advice to facilitate protocol development.
• Assist in the development and deliver training for staff. training may include veterinary diagnostics, techniques and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide animal health care guidance for veterinary services personnel as required.
• Ensure that reports and other materials are prepared and submitted as required.
• May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare type content.
• Provide support for activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including protocol review, program review and facility inspections.
• May serve on the IACUC committee.
• Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required.
• Perform literature searches relating to veterinary subject matters.
• Ensure facility is in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards that relate to animal care and use (e.g. USDA, FDA, AAALAC).
• Make recommendations and assist in establishing and enhancing veterinary and animal care standards.
• Use controlled substances and be responsible for maintaining appropriate records.
• May assist in management of the activities of assigned section, including providing direction to Veterinary Technicians, scheduling activities, and personnel development of veterinary technical team and husbandry staff.
• Perform special projects and assist with administrative efforts as needed.