Early-Career Farm Animal Veterinarian (DVM)

Lampire Biological Laboratories; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include humane animal care, veterinary care program management, protocol reviews, and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Must maintain safety and accurate documentation; physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years' experience in a practicing large animal environment
• Farm animal husbandry background or experience a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills (English) and mathematics skills are required
• Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations
• Ability to give directions and communicate effectively
• Ability to perform all work (labor, tool use, equipment operation, etc.), and interact with others, in a safe and responsible manner

Responsibilities

• Understand and oversee Lampire Animal Care and Use Program.
• Ensure all animals are treated humanely in accordance with Lampire policies, approved protocols, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Understand and management of the Program of Veterinary Care.
• Participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program as an ad hoc for IACUC protocol review and site visits when requested.
• Assist in preparation of investigation reports as part of the CAPA program.
• Provide training for routine clinical procedures and to animal care staff.
• Provide guidance to the facility’s animal care staff and facility management on all aspects of animal husbandry, housing, animal procurement, quarantine and stabilization, and biosecurity.
• Prescribe and direct all clinical treatments.
• Maintain onsite compliance and supporting documentation with Lampire Veterinary Care Program and all regulatory oversight bodies.
• Assist in administrating on site, preventative medicine, health surveillance, diagnosis, medical treatment, necropsy, sedation, anesthetic and analgesics, handling, and immobilization.
• In conjunction with the attending veterinarian provide guidance to animal care staff on adverse clinical complications and provide oversight and training for routine and surgical procedures.
• Provide surgical support for clinical procedures when required.
• Provide the attending veterinarian, department or facility managers with updated veterinary care information.
• Participation in animal welfare audits from regulatory bodies and clients.
• Assist in researching alternative methodologies related to study programs, veterinary and animal care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication (oral and written)

Mathematics

Windows & MS Office

Organizational skills

cGMP systems experience

Interpersonal communication

Safety compliance

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD

PA veterinary license

Job description

Responsibilities include humane animal care, veterinary care program management, protocol reviews, and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Must maintain safety and accurate documentation; physical demands apply.