Laboratory Animal Veterinarian - Research & ACUC Lead

Axle; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Healthcare FSA

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Transportation Reimbursement

Job summary

Axle is seeking an Animal Facility Veterinarian to join our team at NIH’s NIAID in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on clinical veterinary care, welfare oversight, and regulatory compliance for research animals, primarily mice and guinea pigs.

Responsibilities include routine medical care, surgeries, record-keeping, and active ACUC participation, with a commitment to humane treatment and adherence to federal and institutional guidelines. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM).
• Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine in a U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical care to research colonies.
• Perform animal surgeries and post-operative care.
• Ensure facility compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional regulations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and veterinary documentation.
• Serve as voting member of the VRC ACUC and support animal care protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

Laboratory animal medicine

Education

ACLAM board certification or eligibility

DVM license (US State)

Biology

Zoology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axle is seeking an Animal Facility Veterinarian to join our team at NIH’s NIAID in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on clinical veterinary care, welfare oversight, and regulatory compliance for research animals, primarily mice and guinea pigs.

Responsibilities include routine medical care, surgeries, record-keeping, and active ACUC participation, with a commitment to humane treatment and adherence to federal and institutional guidelines. Competitive benefits apply.