Senior Clinical Veterinarian

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 113,718 - 190,388; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME, seeks a Senior Clinical Veterinarian to direct the clinical care of sick and injured mice. Responsibilities include participating in research studies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and mentoring JAX staff in veterinary practices.

This role requires a DVM/VMD degree, a U.S. veterinary license, and at least 3 years of laboratory animal experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and is fully onsite. Relocation assistance is also provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a laboratory animal veterinarian.
• U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine.
• Board eligibility or certification in a veterinary specialty is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical care of JAX mice.
• Participates in research studies and data analysis.
• Responds to concerns related to the health and welfare of mice.

Skills

Veterinary medicine skills

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

The Senor Clinical Veterinarian directs the clinical care of sick and injured mice at JAX and assists other Comparative Medicine and Quality veterinarians in assuring that JAX policies and procedures are appropriate to assure: the health and welfare of JAX mice; continued compliance with relevant laws and regulations; and continued AAALACi accreditation. This individual participates in research projects and may present lectures or research results at conferences.

This role is fully onsite in Bar Harbor, ME. We can assist with relocation cost and temporary housing for transition.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Directs clinical care of JAX mice. May provide bio-methods or surgical training to JAX staff.
• Participates as a veterinary member of the Animal Care and Use Committee including protocol review and policy writing.
• Responds to questions and concerns raised by JAX employees and customers related to the care, use, health, and welfare of mice. Assists Animal Welfare and Compliance in responding to and resolving animal care and welfare issues that threaten to compromise JAX's ability to conduct animal research or distribute animals.
• Participates in research studies, including data analysis and reporting, in collaboration with JMCRS, In-Vivo and other members of CMQ.
• Works with pathologists, Chief of Diagnostic Services, and Biosecurity Officer to investigate unusual clinical cases or cases involving known or suspected infectious disease.
• Signs/negotiates health certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine; possesses qualifications needed to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in applicable state(s) and to become accredited by USDA in applicable state(s) depending on their assigned location.
• At least 3 years experience working as a laboratory animal veterinarian.
• Board eligibility or certification in a relevant veterinary specialty, e.g., ACLAM a plus.
• Skill in reading and comprehending technical specifications, laws, and codes as they relate to regulatory compliance.
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills to prioritize complex tasks, projects, and workflow, and use independent judgment to make decisions regarding operations and deadlines.
• Possess traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion with colleagues and constituents.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize information, and demonstrated resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change and/or eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and in writing to clearly exchange information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines and levels of sophistication.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to achieve exchange of information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines and levels of sophistication.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Pay Range $113,718 - $190,388 based on years of experience.

EEO Statement

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.