Senior Staff Veternarian

Jobot; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Professional development

Continuing education

Tuition assistance

Certification incentives

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Staff Veterinarian to provide clinical and welfare oversight for research animals at two Muskegon facilities. The role focuses on surgical study support with veterinary oversight rather than performing surgeries, ensuring anesthesia safety and post-procedure care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, technicians, and research staff to monitor health, respond to complications, and maintain records in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Job description

Senior Staff Veternarian

$120000 - $180000 per year | Muskegon, MI | On-site | Permanent

Medical, Dental, Vision, Strong Worklife Balance, Bonus

A bit about us:

About Us

Our organization is a Michigan-based preclinical research and contract research organization focused on advancing the development of innovative therapeutics. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research organizations to provide specialized in vivo research, targeted drug delivery, molecular biology, and bioanalytical services supporting the development of new treatments.

Our work combines advanced surgical techniques, experienced scientific teams, and rigorous research practices across areas including neuroscience, ophthalmology, cardiovascular, metabolic, and rare disease research. With multiple research facilities throughout Michigan, our teams support both GLP and non-GLP studies across a range of animal models and therapeutic programs.

We pride ourselves on being a collaborative, science-driven organization where veterinarians, scientists, research staff, technicians, and operational teams work closely together. Animal welfare is a core part of our work, with a strong commitment to responsible research practices and the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement.

We are continuing to grow our team of talented professionals who want to contribute to meaningful biomedical research and help move promising therapies closer to patients. Our environment offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with experienced scientific and veterinary teams, and the chance to contribute to research that can ultimately improve human and animal health.

Why join us?

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Certification and professional development incentives
• Collaborative, science-driven work environment
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced veterinary, research, and scientific professionals

Job Details

General

Staff Vetrinarian

Company: Northern Biomedical Research

Location: Muskegon, Michigan

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

On-Call: Rotating after-hours/on-call schedule

Work Locations: Two nearby research facilities

Company / Research Environment

Our client s a preclinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. The organization conducts in-vivo studies across a variety of animal models and specializes heavily in surgical research and targeted drug-delivery studies.

Primary species include:

• Non-human primates
• Swine
• Canine
• Rats
• Mice

Important: Non-human primate experience is not required. It is the primary species they work with, but they are open to veterinarians with strong experience in other relevant laboratory animal or large-animal environments.

Overview

This veterinarian will provide clinical and veterinary support for the research animals and work closely with the veterinary technicians, surgical teams, research staff, and surgeons.

Most of the studies are surgical in nature. The veterinarian is not necessarily performing the surgeries themselves. The client has dedicated surgeons and surgical technicians who handle the majority of the surgical work.

The veterinarian's role is particularly important when complications arise during or following procedures. For example, if an animal experiences an anesthesia-related complication or develops a medical issue, the veterinarian may be pulled into the case to provide treatment and clinical oversight.

The veterinarian will also work closely with the veterinary technicians on the ongoing care, health, and well-being of the animal colonies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and clinical oversight for research animals
• Work closely with veterinary technicians to maintain animal health and welfare
• Respond to medical issues and complications that arise during research procedures
• Provide treatment and clinical decision-making when anesthesia or surgical complications occur
• Support surgical teams and research staff as needed
• Monitor animals before, during, and after procedures
• Assist with emergency and urgent medical cases
• Participate in preventive and routine veterinary care
• Support the overall health and well-being of the animal colonies
• Collaborate with surgeons, surgical technicians, veterinary technicians, researchers, and study personnel
• Maintain appropriate veterinary records and documentation
• Support regulatory and animal-welfare requirements

Surgical Environment

The majority of the organization's studies are surgical.

The veterinarian will work alongside:

• Experienced surgeons
• Surgical technicians
• Veterinary technicians
• Research personnel
• Study teams

The veterinarian is not expected to be the primary surgeon. Instead, they provide veterinary oversight and step in when clinical expertise is needed, particularly when complications arise involving anesthesia, recovery, treatment, or animal welfare.

Travel Between Facilities

There are two research sites and the veterinarian will work between both locations.

* The veterinarian will need to be comfortable traveling between the two facilities

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