Clinical Veterinarian (Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist)

6J6 - Zoetis LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Career development

On-site work environment

Job summary

Zoetis Inc in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian to lead and enhance the animal care program and collaborate with VMRD researchers on high-quality studies. The role requires a DVM/VMD with 3+ years in clinical practice across livestock and companion animals, and experience with lab animal species; licensure in at least one state is expected in Michigan.

The candidate will supervise SOPs, participate in on-call duties, and contribute to cross-site

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical veterinary practice experience across livestock, companion animals, and familiarity with traditional lab animal species.
• Licensed to practice in at least one state with expectation to become licensed in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement population and preventive medicine programs.
• Provide training to animal care technicians and study personnel.
• Oversee studies by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Prepare health certificates and assess animals pre- and post-shipment.
• Author and review SOPs; perform necropsies as needed.
• Participate in veterinary on-call duties on weekends and holidays.
• Support AAALAC, USDA, and internal animal welfare audits.

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian Kalamazoo Michigan is the world headquarters for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) for Zoetis. The Kalamazoo/Richland Veterinary Service group, within Global Animal Science and Welfare, at Zoetis, has the mission and responsibility of developing and implementing the program of veterinary care and providing veterinary support to VMRD projects at the Richland and Kalamazoo sites. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated veterinarian to contribute towards delivering an exceptional animal care program as well as partnering with VMRD researchers to produce high-quality research studies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and/or implementation of population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures


• Provision of training to animal care technicians and/or study personnel


• Study oversight by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures


• Attendance and participation in pre-study activities


• Preparation of health certificates


• Assessment of animals prior to shipment and after receipt


• Authoring and reviewing SOPs


• Performing necropsies


• Serving as a non-voting Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ad hoc member (ex. Animal Use Protocol review, semiannual facility inspections)


• Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis


• Participation in facility design/renovation planning


• Providing support to the Global Animal Welfare team by assisting with animal welfare audits of animal suppliers and contract research organizations; and participating in internal and external animal welfare audits (AAALAC International, USDA, and internal audits.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Suitable candidates will have a DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and a minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice with a primary focus on livestock (horses, cattle, swine, small ruminant, poultry), companion animal medicine and surgery, and familiarity with traditional lab animal species (rats, mice, guinea pig) Licensed to practice in at least one state with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan Federally accredited or the ability to become federally accredited. Strong hands‑on expertise in a range of animal techniques including handling, restraint, dosing, venipuncture, clinical examination and diagnosis, dental surgery, minor surgical procedures and necropsy.

OTHER DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

• Previous experience in research setting as a clinical veterinarian.


• A diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Medicine (DACLAM)


• Experience with development of animal models for research.


• Experience working in biocontainment facilities and development of biosecurity programs.


• Additional academic training in an allied field (infectious diseases, immunology, epidemiology).


• Knowledge of animal welfare compliance oversight.


• Experience working in animal programs regulated by USDA APHIS and visited by AAALAC.


• Network of research veterinarians and/or experts in a variety of veterinary disciplines.


• High motivation, demonstrated initiative, independent and flexible in thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.


• Strong documentation, writing, teaching and oral communication skills.


• Experience with multiple software platforms, including electronic data capture and data management.


• Experience with livestock and/or traditional lab animal species.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work environment: The person filling this position will work on site with research scientists, study monitors, line managers and technical staff. May be required to work with zoonotic and animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of zoonotic organisms and working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities requiring shower in/out procedures. Veterinary support is about 25% in support of research projects and 75% in support of the animal care program. Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis including some work outside of core business hours. Some travel (10%) to off-site locations may be required. Support for tuition reimbursement, continuing education and career development is available. Full time Regular Colleague.

WHY ZOETIS

Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment. At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health. Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand‑in‑hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real‑world challenges they face.