Clinical Veterinarian
Job ID
2022-1890Category Scientific Support Location : Location
US-NM-Albuquerque Type Full-time Division Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)
Overview
The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for providing clinical veterinary medical care to a variety of laboratory animal species; duties include diagnosis and treatment of disease, preventive medicine, animal health monitoring, and quarantine monitoring. The Clinical Veterinarian will also participate in research support of GLP and non-GLP studies involving both USDA-covered and non-covered species; this individual may manage clinical aspects of the studies, provide guidance on animal model and protocol development, and participate on the IACUC through conducting veterinary reviews. The Clinical Veterinarian may serve as a study director for research studies, will be involved in training veterinary and research personnel, and is responsible for completing other duties and tasks as required or assigned.
This position requires participation in a rotating on call schedule for after hours, weekend and holiday coverage.
Qualifications
Requires Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and have a minimum of one year of post-graduate clinical experience with laboratory animal species in a biomedical research setting; or an equivalent combination of education and training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Formal postdoctoral training in laboratory animal medicine and/or ACLAM board eligibility or ACLAM board certification is preferred.
Must have the knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with USDA standards and the Animal Welfare Act, The Guide for the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals, AAALAC guidelines, and all state, county and city rules and regulations. Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of research methodology, principles and procedures.
This position is located on Kirtland Air Force Base and requires a valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance as well as successful completion of a background check, post offer physical exam and ability to receive various vaccinations.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EEO, including disability/vets
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The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Companies are an Equal Opportunity employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here.
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