Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Clinical Research Veterinarian with an interest in emergency and critical care to join our team in Irvine, California. Reporting to the Sr. Director of the Edwards Research Center, the veterinarian will provide veterinary medical care to research animals, participate in biomedical research studies, and support department initiatives for study conduct, facility maintenance, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide routine and non-routine veterinary medical and surgical care, (e.g., pre-operative, interoperative and post-operative) for large animals (pigs, sheep) and small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, mice), including on-call responsibilities
• Perform physical examinations on animals as indicated in protocols and SOPs
• Perform surgery, minimally invasive procedures (including fluoroscopy), and diagnostic techniques (e.g., ultrasound) to support R&D investigations, pre-clinical studies for regulatory submission or physician training; cardiovascular experience preferred
• Support biomedical research studies in support of the Edwards critical care product line (pulmonary artery catheters, volumetrics, oximetry, hemodynamic monitoring), provide expertise on animal health, biology, physiology, and research methodology to staff scientists and technicians
• Write surgical reports to document product development and pre-clinical testing activities, including GLP study documentation
• Provide oversight and direction of research and husbandry technical staff in the areas of veterinary care and treatments, animal husbandry, equipment maintenance and operation, and research techniques (including injections, blood draws, and aseptic technique)
• Monitor and comply with animal health and welfare standards in compliance with applicable animal welfare regulations and help maintain facilities for AAALAC accreditation

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role.  If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a valid religious or medical exemption from being vaccinated.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from a US accredited college of veterinary medicine
• 4+ years’ experience (small or large animal practice, research, emergency practice, and/or academic/ industry field)
• Experience in surgery, radiography, ultrasound, and hemodynamic monitoring
• License to practice in at least one state within the US

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLAM or ACVECC board certification or eligibility - preferred
• Cardiovascular experience preferred
• GLP experience a plus
• Interest in working hands-on with laboratory animals in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

• Ability to translate complex and technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying broad-based technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department
• Strict attention to detail
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control