Employees are expected to arrive to work at the time and location specified for the position to which they are assigned. Work hours typically occur between 7:30am and 4:00pm M-F and include coverage outside of core hours when required. These assignments will include working on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. Weekend/Holiday hours usually range from 7:30am - 12:30pm. Duty hours and location assignments may be modified at the discretion of the Program Management Staff or at the request of the client with or without prior notice.
This position is designated as "essential personnel" requiring attendance during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, mechanical/facility failures or other scheduled or unscheduled institutional closures as directed by Program or client management.
This position will support multiple worksites in the Hampton Roads areas to include locations in Norfolk, and Newport News, VA, and any other locations as designated or required by the client or SoBran. Some travel will be associated with this position, this will be determined as needs arise.
Description of Duties:
The Attending Veterinarian/Clinical Veterinarian II (AV/CV) ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. They participate in and direct the application of veterinary care and medical oversight for the animal colony and multiple sites to include preventative medicine, health surveillance, medical treatment, research support, anesthesia, survival and non-survival surgical manipulations, the use of biological, radiological and chemical hazards and animal transfers within and between institutions. This position includes Attending Veterinarian duties with 2 different contracts, as well as alternate AV duties at another contract.
This person is expected to be familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel, and issues within the facilities. We expect the AV/CV will be forward-thinking and create and assist in developing plans to enhance the learning abilities and performance of the staff working on these contracts. The AV/CV will work closely with the Project/Program Manager and/or Facility Manager(s) and maintain a relationship with all staff.
Duties:
Understands and follows all SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards
Provides veterinary care consistent with state and federal law, as well as institutional practices, guidelines, and policies
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies to maintain AAALAC accreditation of the animal care and use facilities
Serves on multiple IACUC committees; attends IACUC meeting; assists with protocol development, prereview, and review
Provides regular and timely monitoring and evaluation all animal species
Task to include: recommending, directing and applying appropriate corrective measures to maintain colony health or in response to adverse complications resulting from unanticipated medical conditions or research manipulations
Directs the application of therapeutic treatment to include the initiation, administration, alteration, and termination of treatment regimens
Follows and directs the application of all institutional preventive medicine, quarantine, conditioning, and isolation procedures
Assists in the development and application of animal health surveillance and environmental sanitation programs
Performs routine, emergency, and research related surgical manipulations and sample collections
Participates in animal study proposal review and procedure scheduling
Participates in new investigator orientation programs
Assists with staff training and skill evaluation
Participates in required trainings and continuing educational activities to maintain certification and licensure requirements
Communicates with various parties including SoBran staff, other Veterinarians, Investigative Staff, and other internal and external contacts
Provides scheduled and emergency after-hours veterinary care as required
Participates in weekend and holiday veterinary care assignments and duty rotations
Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, climb, and stand for a prolonged period
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM/VMD) from an accredited program. If degree not attained in the U.S., a certificate (ECFVG or similar) of equivalent training accepted by the American Veterinary Medical Association is required.
Completion of an accredited training program in Laboratory Animal Medicine; or a minimum of 6 years equivalent experience; American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Board certified preferred
License & Certification:
Candidate must hold a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Virginia or reciprocal state within the U.S
Candidate preferred to hold a current Diplomate certification in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine; or be eligible to sit for and successfully complete the board examination within 2 years of appointment to the position
DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy license will be required
Experience Requirements:
3-6 years of experience as a Clinical Veterinarian in the Laboratory Animal field working with multiple species including non-human primates, swine, and rodents.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Trust SoBran for life-changing GLP and non-GLP laboratory support and contract research. Our biomedical professionals are experienced in all aspects of in vivo research. We’re AAALAC accredited and experts in compliance.