Clinical Veterinarian

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian to direct the clinical care of JAX mice and support the CMQ and research teams. You will collaborate on policy, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance, contributing to ongoing AAALACi accreditation processes.

Relocation cost support and temporary housing are available to assist transition. Candidates should have a DVM/VMD, a U.S.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine.
• At least 2 years of experience as a laboratory animal veterinarian; residency is a plus.
• Board eligibility or ACLAM certification is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical specs, laws, and codes for regulatory compliance.
• Strong initiative, organization, and independent judgment for operations and deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates discretion with colleagues.
• Ability to analyze information and present practical solutions.
• Excellent communication across diverse disciplines; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical care of JAX mice and may train staff in bio-methods or surgery.
• Serves on the Animal Care and Use Committee for protocol review and policy writing.
• Responds to questions from staff and customers about mouse care and welfare.
• Participates in research studies with data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborates with pathologists,Diagnostic Services, and Biosecurity on unusual cases.
• Signs and negotiates health certificates.

Skills

Clinical veterinary

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

DVM/VMD degree

US veterinary license

Laboratory animal residency (plus)

Board eligibility or ACLAM (plus)

Job description

The Clinical Veterinarian directs the clinical care of sick and injured mice at JAX and assists other Comparative Medicine and Quality veterinarians in ensuring that JAX policies and procedures support the health and welfare of JAX mice, continued compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and continued AAALACi accreditation. This individual participates in research projects and may present lectures or research results at conferences.

This role is fully onsite in Bar Harbor, ME. We can assist with relocation cost and temporary housing for transition.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Directs clinical care of JAX mice. May provide bio-methods or surgical training to JAX staff.
• Participates as a veterinary member of the Animal Care and Use Committee, including protocol review and policy writing.
• Responds to questions and concerns raised by JAX employees and customers related to the care, use, health, and welfare of mice. Assists Animal Welfare and Compliance in responding to and resolving animal care and welfare issues that threaten to compromise JAX's ability to conduct animal research or distribute animals.
• Participates in research studies, including data analysis and reporting, in collaboration with JMCRS, In-Vivo, and other members of CMQ.
• Works with pathologists, the Chief of Diagnostic Services, and the Biosecurity Officer to investigate unusual clinical cases or cases involving known or suspected infectious disease.
• Signs and negotiates health certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine; possesses qualifications needed to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in applicable state(s) and to become accredited by USDA in applicable state(s) depending on assigned location.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a laboratory animal veterinarian; completion of a laboratory animal residency program a plus.
• Board eligibility or certification in a relevant veterinary specialty (e.g., ACLAM) a plus.
• Skill in reading and comprehending technical specifications, laws, and codes as they relate to regulatory compliance.
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills to prioritize complex tasks, projects, and workflow, and use independent judgment to make decisions regarding operations and deadlines.
• Possesses good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion with colleagues and constituents.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize information, with demonstrated resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change and mitigate potential negative effects.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and in writing to clearly exchange information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines and levels of sophistication.
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time.

Pay Range

$106,020 to $153,729 based on years of experience and internal equity considerations

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.