Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist- Clinical Veteriarian

6J6 - Zoetis LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

CE support

On-site at Kalamazoo

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. seeks a skilled veterinarian to provide clinical veterinary support for research animals at the Kalamazoo site, integrating care with the VMRD program.

The role involves population medicine, preventive procedures, staff training, protocol review, and on-call duties to support high-quality studies. The candidate will also contribute to health certificate preparation, animal assessments, SOP creation, and necropsy work, with licensing in Michigan anticipated after employment.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine required.
• Licensed to practice in at least one state with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan.
• Strong hands-on expertise in animal techniques including handling, restraint, dosing, venipuncture, clinical exam, dental surgery, and necropsy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary support to research animals at the Kalamazoo site for VMRD.
• Develop and implement population medicine and preventive medicine procedures.
• Train animal care technicians and study personnel.
• Review protocols to ensure compliance; participate in pre-study activities.
• Prepare health certificates and assess animals before shipment and after receipt.
• Author and review SOPs; perform necropsies.

Skills

Clinical veterinary care

Livestock medicine

Companion animal medicine

SOP development

Necropsy

Research collaboration

Education

DVM/VMD

Tools

Necropsy techniques

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian

Location: Kalamazoo Michigan is the world headquarters for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) for Zoetis. The Kalamazoo/Richland Veterinary Service group, within Global Animal Science and Welfare, at Zoetis, has the mission and responsibility of developing and implementing the program of veterinary care and providing veterinary support to VMRD projects at the Richland and Kalamazoo sites. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated veterinarian to contribute towards delivering an exceptional animal care program as well as partnering with VMRD researchers to produce high-quality research studies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibility is to provide clinical veterinary support to research animals at the Kalamazoo site in support of VMRD. Clinical Veterinary responsibility includes but is not limited to:

• Development and/or implementation of population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures


• Provision of training to animal care technicians and/or study personnel


• Study oversight by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures


• Attendance and participation in pre-study activities


• Preparation of health certificates


• Assessment of animals prior to shipment and after receipt


• Authoring and reviewing SOPs


• Performing necropsies


• Serving as a non-voting Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ad hoc member (ex. Animal Use Protocol review, semiannual facility inspections)


• Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis


• Participation in facility design/renovation planning

Additional responsibilities may include: Providing support to the Global Animal Welfare team by assisting with animal welfare audits of animal suppliers and contract research organizations; and participating in internal and external animal welfare audits (AAALAC International, USDA, and internal audits.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Suitable candidates will have a DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and a minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice with a primary focus on livestock (horses, cattle, swine, small ruminant, poultry), companion animal medicine and surgery, and familiarity with traditional lab animal species (rats, mice, guinea pig) Licensed to practice in at least one state with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan Federally accredited or the ability to become federally accredited. Strong hands-on expertise in a range of animal techniques including handling, restraint, dosing, venipuncture, clinical examination and diagnosis, dental surgery, minor surgical procedures and necropsy.

OTHER DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

• Previous experience in research setting as a clinical veterinarian.


• A diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Medicine (DACLAM)


• Experience with development of animal models for research.


• Experience working in biocontainment facilities and development of biosecurity programs.


• Additional academic training in an allied field (infectious diseases, immunology, epidemiology).


• Knowledge of animal welfare compliance oversight


• Experience working in animal programs regulated by USDA APHIS and visited by AAALAC.


• Network of research veterinarians and/or experts in a variety of veterinary disciplines.


• High motivation, demonstrated initiative, independent and flexible in thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.


• Strong documentation, writing, teaching and oral communication skills.


• Experience with multiple software platforms, including electronic data capture and data management.


• Experience with livestock and/or traditional lab animal species.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work environment: The person filling this position will work on site with research scientists, study monitors, line managers and technical staff.


• May be required to work with zoonotic and animal pathogens and chemicals.


• There may be handling of zoonotic organisms and working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities requiring shower in/out procedures.


• Veterinary support is about 25% in support of research projects and 75% in support of the animal care program.


• Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis including some work outside of core business hours.


• Some travel (10%) to off-site locations may be required


• Support for tuition reimbursement, continuing education and career development is available.


• Full time


• Regular Colleague

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND LEGAL

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

COMPANY CULTURE AND BENEFITS

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.