Veterinary Assistant

4 weeks ago

Houston, United States RAPS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Full time

Hi,

Shift Timing: M-F 7am - 3:30pm and 1 on-call weekend

**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.
- 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.

**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.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience in a research/lab animal/GLP environment.

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: $120.00 - $125.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Houston, TX 77047 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Houston, TX 77047: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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