Senior Clinical Veterinarian

thejacksonlaboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a Senior Clinical Veterinarian to direct clinical care of mice and contribute to policy and compliance. The role is onsite with relocation assistance available.

3+ years as a laboratory animal veterinarian, DVM/VMD, US licensure, and ACLAM eligibility are preferred. Travel up to 10% may be required; salary ranges from 113,718 to 190,388 USD annually.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree and a US veterinary license, with eligibility for state licensure and USDA accreditation.
• At least 3 years of experience as a laboratory animal veterinarian.
• Board eligibility or ACLAM certification is desirable.
• Strong ability to read and apply technical specifications, laws and codes.
• Excellent initiative, organization, and independent decision-making.
• Confidentiality and discretion in professional interactions.
• Ability to analyze information and implement effective solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical care of JAX mice; may provide bio-methods or surgical training to staff.
• Serves on the Animal Care and Use Committee with protocol review and policy writing.
• Responds to questions about mouse care, welfare, and compliance with regulations.
• Participates in research studies, data analysis and reporting with CMQ and collaborators.
• Collaborates with pathologists and Biosecurity Officer on unusual cases or disease concerns.
• Signs and negotiates health certificates.

Skills

Regulatory literacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

DVM / VMD degree

US veterinary license

USDA accreditation eligibility

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 to10% of the time.

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

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

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.