Senior Research Veterinarian – Translational Animal Models

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Research Veterinarian at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA leads veterinary care for research animals, ensuring compliance with CHOP policies and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include clinical care, surgeries, health monitoring, protocol development, training staff, and implementing programs to uphold best practices in animal welfare and research integrity.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of veterinarian experience.
• Seven+ years in a laboratory animal setting (preferred).
• Three+ years of leadership/ supervisory experience (preferred).
• Four+ years of surgical/anesthesia experience with large animals (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care and perform surgeries.
• Oversee health, care, and use of animals in research.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CHOP policies and federal/state regulations.
• Train staff and implement veterinary programs to uphold best practices.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Regulatory compliance

Animal care

Surgical skills

Job description

The Sr. Research Veterinarian at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA leads veterinary care for research animals, ensuring compliance with CHOP policies and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include clinical care, surgeries, health monitoring, protocol development, training staff, and implementing programs to uphold best practices in animal welfare and research integrity.