Animal Facility Veterinarian

GAP Solutions, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions, Inc. seeks an Animal Facility Veterinarian to provide veterinary services for the VRC ACUC and support NIAID research activities at NIH. You will oversee animal welfare, conduct health assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance for laboratory animals, primarily mice and guinea pigs.

The role requires a DVM with ACLAM eligibility, U.S. state licensure, and at least three years in laboratory animal medicine.

Qualifications

• Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for laboratory animals in the TRP vivarium.
• Conduct health assessments and preventive care programs for all laboratory animals.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in laboratory animals.
• Perform surgical procedures on facility animals (spay/neuter, hernia repair, dental extractions, etc.).
• Provide post operative care and maintain complete medical records.
• Review animal use protocols to ensure ethical and humane treatment.

Responsibilities

• Attend ACUC meetings and inspections as a voting member.
• Provide training to research staff on proper animal handling, care, and use.
• Develop and implement animal care SOPs and policies.
• Monitor experiment conditions and advise researchers on care and treatment.

Skills

Clinical care

Emergency care

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

ACLAM eligibility

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Objective: The Animal Facility Veterinarian will be responsible for providing veterinary services and participating in the ACUC to support the VRC's research activities for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health. The services include, but are not limited to, clinical veterinary care, oversight of animal welfare, and compliance with regulatory standards.Duties and Responsibilities:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institutionBoard certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM)Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine from a U.S. StateKnowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for animal care and useMinimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicineSkilled in MS Office SuiteBasic Qualifications:Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for laboratory animals in the TRP vivarium, primarily mice and guinea pigs. 1Conduct regular health assessments and preventive care programs for all laboratory animals 2Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in laboratory animals 4Perform surgical procedures on facility animals, as needed, (spa and neuter, hernia repair, growth removals, dental extractions, etc.).Provide post operative care of all animals.Perform euthanizations as necessary.Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including those recorded in the facility database (including treatments, examinations, test results, surgeries and outcomes) and other records required by local and state laws. 5Develop and implement animal care protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelinesProvide training and guidance to research staff on proper animal handling, care, and useServe as a voting member of the VRC ACUC 3Review and evaluate animal use protocols to ensure ethical and humane treatment of animalsAssist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to animal care and useMonitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animalsMonthly reports summarizing veterinary services provided, including health assessments, treatments, and surgeries performedDocumentation of compliance with animal care protocols and regulatory standardsWritten evaluations and recommendations for animal use protocols reviewed by the ACUCAttendance and participation in all scheduled ACUC meetings and inspectionsTraining materials and records for research staff on animal care and useMeet with lab members to present updatesPreferred Qualifications:Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staffDetail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at [e-mail]. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.This position is contingent upon contract award.