Lead Veterinarian

2 weeks ago

Reno, Nevada, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

Company Overview

At Charles River Laboratories, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals worldwide. By becoming part of our global organization, you will contribute to the development of healthier lives for countless patients and their families.

Our employees are forward-thinking innovators committed to ongoing education and improvement. We provide you with the necessary resources to advance and flourish in your career.

As a member of Charles River, you will be integral to a customer-centric company leading the way in drug development. Your expertise will significantly impact the acceleration of life-saving therapies to market through streamlined, efficient, and increasingly digital processes. Regardless of your role—be it in laboratory operations, finance, IT, sales, or another field—your contributions will make a difference for patients globally.

Position Overview

We are looking for a qualified Staff Veterinarian to oversee our Safety Assessment operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the health care of animals within the facility.
  • Conduct scheduled veterinary rounds and provide clinical care and preventive medicine.
  • Administer surgical support and offer anesthesia, surgical, and analgesic expertise to aid in protocol development.
  • Design and implement training programs for staff, covering veterinary diagnostics, techniques, and minor surgical procedures.
  • Guide veterinary services personnel on animal health care as needed.
  • Engage in internal and external inspections and quality assurance audits related to veterinary or animal welfare.
  • Support the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) activities, including protocol and program reviews.
  • Consult with researchers on animal care, health, welfare, and treatment, and assist in study planning and reporting.
  • Participate in sentinel animal monitoring and other health monitoring programs.
  • Draft, review, and update veterinary care and necropsy standard operating procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
  • Conduct literature reviews on veterinary topics.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding animal care and use.
  • Make recommendations to enhance veterinary and animal care standards.
  • Maintain accurate records when using controlled substances.
  • Innovate procedural improvements relevant to research studies.
  • Assist in managing assigned section activities, including supervising staff and overseeing personnel actions.
  • Engage in special projects and provide administrative support as required.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are essential for the Staff Veterinarian role:

  • Veterinary degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) or equivalent.
  • Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, along with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to practice veterinary medicine in the relevant state is highly desirable.
  • Eligibility or accreditation from ACLAM is preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine is preferred.
  • Two years of management experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing animal research and laboratory animal medicine is crucial.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary with short-term and long-term incentive plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Support for academic and credential pursuits.
  • Flexible working hours to promote work/life balance.
  • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship programs.
  • Access to a global network of veterinary professionals.

About Charles River Laboratories

Charles River is a leading early-stage contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing drug development through our comprehensive suite of discovery and safety assessment services. With a global workforce of over 20,000 across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we are well-equipped to address our clients' unique challenges in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life through exceptional science and a strong sense of purpose, contributing to the health and well-being of individuals worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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