Clinical Veterinarian NHPs

Inotiv; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a veterinary professional to lead and advance laboratory animal medicine and surgery programs across sites. You will provide expert clinical services, emphasize the three Rs, and support AAALAC accreditation while collaborating with care teams, scientists and management.

The role requires ongoing after-hours coverage on a rotating basis, with travel to Indiana locations as needed and a strong focus on welfare and compliance.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and state licensure required.
• DEA and federal accreditation (category 2) required; continuing education encouraged.
• Experience in private practice or laboratory animal medicine.
• Experience with audits/inspections preferred.
• ACLAM diplomat or board eligibility desirable.

Responsibilities

• Travel to other Indiana locations as needed; participate in AAALAC-I accreditation and IACUC activities.
• Provide veterinary guidance to animal care staff, researchers and stakeholders.
• Deliver herd health, biosecurity, acclimation, sanitation, and anesthesia/analgesia services as required.
• Support animal transportation, nutrition, necropsy, behavior and preventive medicine guidance.
• Contribute to training programs and ongoing improvement of surgical models and practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Skills

Herd health

Clinical medicine

Surgery

Education

Veterinary degree

State veterinary license

DEA & federal accreditation (category 2)

Audits/inspections experience

ACLAM diplomat or eligible

Job description

Relocation assistance available
Student loan repayment assistance available

Responsibilities:

• Travel will be required to other Indiana locations, opportunity to visit out of state locations may be available as well
• Developing and maintaining knowledge and expertise in laboratory animal medicine and science and other relevant specialist disciplines through unsupervised study, the reading of scientific publications and attendance at scientific meetings and courses.
• Assuring timely and accurate reporting of animal health, behavioral, and wellbeing issues to the facility Attending Veterinarian (AV) and between the Institutional Official (IO) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Providing veterinary guidance to animal care employees, managers, scientists and other stakeholders within Inotiv on the implementation of the three Rs.
• Engendering and supporting a "Culture of Care" within Inotiv while promoting and demonstrating professional standards.
• Providing veterinary clinical services including herd health, biosecurity practices, acclimation, conditioning, sanitation practices, pest control program, adventitious organism prevention, detection, containment and eradication, as well as surgery, anesthesia and analgesia as needed.
• Providing veterinary expertise and guidance for customers and other stakeholders regarding animal transportation, procurement, nutrition, necropsy, behavior, drug storage, preventative medicine, and animal health and welfare.
• Providing expertise and practical guidance regarding animal health monitoring programs.
• Providing continuous coverage for the site including after-hours/weekend/holiday emergency veterinary care on a rotating basis.
• Contributing veterinary scientific expertise as needed for education and training programs for animal care employees, supervisors, managers and other Inotiv stakeholders.
• Providing veterinary oversite, expertise and coverage as indicated for the surgical facilities, including developing new surgical models as well as providing guidance on current best practices in surgical procedures and anesthesia as assigned.
• Providing input regarding maintaining relevant governing, state and federal veterinary and animal-related regulatory compliance.
• Participating in preparation and execution of AAALAC-I accreditation process and site visits.
• Participating in IACUC meetings as required.
• Providing veterinary support to other Inotiv sites upon request.
• Promoting and complying with Inotiv's quality procedures as well as health and safety procedures.
• Fulfilling any other assigned duties that may be required by Inotiv.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary degree
• Maintaining state veterinary licensure, DEA and federal accreditation (category 2) through continuing education credits
• Sufficient time in private practice or laboratory animal medicine to gain competency in veterinary herd health, clinical medicine and surgery skills
• Experience carrying out audits or inspections preferred
• ACLAM diplomat or other specialty board certificationeligible.
• Animal production, surgery, anesthesia or other related further experience or qualification in the veterinary field

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level. Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace! Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more! Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.