Veterinarian

They have been searching but just arent getting a good response, it seems like candidates may not be interested in research (they do animal research here to support medical device studies). Someone who has worked in academia in R&D/Physiology may be a good target.

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industrys premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

• Act with integrity in everything we do.
• Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
• Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
• Respond with agility and provide timely results.
• Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

Maintains the facilitys USDA license, NIH Animal Welfare Assurance and AAALAC accreditation by assuring compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, the Public Health Service policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and recommendations in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

Performs veterinary examinations and directs medical treatments as part of standard care, study specific requirements, and veterinary orders.

Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to, physical, gait, and neurological examinations; routine veterinary observations; charting of physiological data and animal health status; etc.

Trains and supervises personnel in concepts such as veterinary care, aseptic surgery, animal welfare and special techniques.

Performs surgical procedures and participate in projects where surgical/clinical expertise, postmortem examination, diagnostic expertise, and/or veterinary care are required

Monitors animals progress in anesthetic recovery and post-operatively on the days following surgery to ensure appropriate healing.

Advises on the development of new surgical methods to enlarge NAMSA competencies and reputation

May serve as a member of IACUC

Shares with after-hours, weekend, and on-call duties.

Assists with laboratory and technical staff training.

Serves as principal investigator writing reports and/or as project coordinator, as assigned.

Develops SOPs, GLP protocols, study plans, and reports as needed.

Participates in audits/inspections as needed.

May serve as non-GLP project coordinator as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health of the animals including preventative medicine, treatment and disease control procedures
• Responsible for the coordination, conduct and aftercare of animals involved in surgical studies in the laboratory.
• Maintains the facilitys USDA license, NIH Animal Welfare Assurance and AAALAC accreditation by assuring compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, the Public Health Service policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and recommendations in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Performs surgical procedures and participate in projects where surgical/clinical expertise, postmortem examination, diagnostic expertise, and/or veterinary care are required.
• Develops SOPs, GLP protocols, study plans, and reports as needed.
• Trains and supervises personnel in concepts of animal welfare and special techniques.
• Advises on the development of new surgical methods to enlarge NAMSA competencies and reputation
• Participates in audits/inspections as needed.
• May serve as non-GLP project coordinator as assigned.
• May serve as member of the IACUC.

Qualifications and Skills

• DVM and a valid state veterinary license.
• 3 years of related experience or ACLAM board certification.

Technical Competencies

• Competent in lab animal medicine and surgery
• Understanding of applicable guidelines and regulations including, but not limited to NIH/PHS, USDA, AAALAC, ISO, GLP, USP, FHSA, Tripartite, and FDA.
• Working knowledge of scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.