Clinical Veterinarian - Primate Research Center

OHSU; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for full-time employees

Term life insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Extended illness bank

Holidays

Transit discounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Veterinarian to provide clinical care for a large nonhuman primate colony at ONPRC. The role supports preventive medicine, patient examinations, and research-related medical care under supervision of the Resources & Logistics Unit.

Responsibilities include health surveillance, development of medical protocols, post-approval monitoring, and ensuring compliance with NIH, OLAW, USDA, and AW regulations.

Qualifications

• D.V.M./V.M.D. degree from an AVMA-accredited school.
• 1 year hands-on experience caring for animals in a veterinary hospital including 6 months in a clinical position.
• Licensed in the US to practice veterinary medicine, and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective organization abilities and interpersonal communication with investigators and staff.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to move through animal housing areas and handle animals safely.
• Read, write, and follow written instructions and document medical records; data input.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for all nonhuman primates on campus under supervision.
• Manage health surveillance and preventive medicine programs, and develop medical protocols.
• Participate in on-call rotation and occasional weekend or offsite duties.
• Pursue ongoing educational opportunities for peers and staff.

Skills

D.V.M./V.M.D. degree

US veterinary license

1 year animal care experience

Clinical experience 6 months

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Documentation and data input

Strong communication skills

Education

D.V.M./V.M.D. degree

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Veterinarian to provide clinical care for a large nonhuman primate colony at ONPRC. The role supports preventive medicine, patient examinations, and research-related medical care under supervision of the Resources & Logistics Unit.

Responsibilities include health surveillance, development of medical protocols, post-approval monitoring, and ensuring compliance with NIH, OLAW, USDA, and AW regulations.