Clinical Veterinarian for Laboratory Animal Medicine

Clinical Veterinarian for Laboratory Animal Medicine

Join our dedicated team in Sacramento, CA, as a Clinical Veterinarian, where you will play a crucial role in the welfare and medical care of laboratory animals. This position is integral to our ongoing research projects, focusing on reproductive toxicology and supporting the conduct of biopharmaceutical studies in a dynamic, collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on ethical treatment and compliance, you will ensure the optimal health of animals through both routine and specialized veterinary services, contributing to groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

Salary: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide routine and specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services.
• Lead the care and resolution of complex medical cases and assist in the design and implementation of preventive medicine programs.
• Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for animal care.
• Train and supervise staff on technical procedures and humane use of animals.
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations regarding animal care and use.
• Support the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee in protocol reviews and managing animal colony issues.
• Select animals for specific research needs based on deep knowledge of species and research techniques.
• Perform after-hours emergency duties and share clinical rotation duties, including on-call weekends and holidays.
• Provide guidance on animal model development and author scientific publications and conference contributions.
• Undertake special projects and interest assignments tailored to specific research needs.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Active veterinary license in at least one US state.
• Minimum of three years' experience in veterinary medicine.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn and work with small primates.
• Ability to obtain a California State License in Veterinary Medicine within one year of job start.
• Graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary schools must have ECFVG certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DACLAM certification or willingness to achieve this as part of professional development.
• Experience in a research or laboratory animal facility, particularly with non-human primates.
• Proven ability to lead and train veterinary and technical teams.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and compliance with ethical regulations.

Skills:

• Expertise in diagnostic, surgical, and dental veterinary procedures.
• Strong analytical skills for complex case management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for effective team training and supervision.
• Ability to develop and implement SOPs and preventive health programs.
• Capable of handling emergency situations effectively with a calm demeanor.

Benefits:

• Continuing education support including materials, exam costs reimbursement, and study time.
• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical and Dental plans.
• 401k plan with company matching and additional corporate benefits.
• Opportunities to travel to industry conferences for professional growth and networking.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in a facility recognized for scientific excellence.