Seeking an Animal Research Veterinarian for our client! This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in animal care and scientific discovery within an academic setting.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Pay: $65-$75/hr

Type: Contract-to-hire

Position Summary:

The Academic Research Veterinarian ensures the health, welfare, and ethical treatment of laboratory animals in a research environment. This role involves providing clinical care, regulatory oversight, and training to support research activities.

DUTIES:

1. Clinical Care:

• Deliver preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic care for laboratory animals, including rodents, non-human primates, and other species.
• Perform health assessments, surgical procedures, and treatments to ensure animal well-being.

2. Regulatory Compliance:

• Actively participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to review and approve protocols for ethical and humane animal use.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, USDA regulations, Public Health Service (PHS) Policy, and AAALAC International standards.
• Maintain accurate medical and compliance records for inspections and audits.

3. Training and Mentorship:

• Design and deliver training programs on animal handling, anesthesia, surgery, and ethical practices for researchers and staff.
• Mentor veterinary students, residents, or interns engaged in academic research.

4. Research Support:

• Advise researchers on protocol development, including selecting appropriate animal models and experimental techniques.
• Contribute to preclinical study design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Publish and present research findings to advance veterinary and comparative medicine.

5. Program Leadership and Development:

• Support continuous improvement of the animal care and use program.
• Lead responses to challenges, including disease outbreaks or protocol deviations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Advanced training (residency or equivalent) in laboratory animal medicine or related specialties is preferred.

Licensure and Certification:

• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Board certification or eligibility with the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Experience in academic research, laboratory animal care, or biomedical research.
• Knowledge of care and use of rodent and non-rodent species in research.

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in animal welfare, research methodologies, and biomedical science.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for research and protocol development.