Staff Veterinarian

Lampire Biological Laboratories; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include humane animal care, veterinary care program management, protocol reviews, and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Must maintain safety and accurate documentation; physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years' experience in a practicing large animal environment
• Farm animal husbandry background or experience a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills (English) and mathematics skills are required
• Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations
• Ability to give directions and communicate effectively
• Ability to perform all work (labor, tool use, equipment operation, etc.), and interact with others, in a safe and responsible manner

Responsibilities

• Understand and oversee Lampire Animal Care and Use Program.
• Ensure all animals are treated humanely in accordance with Lampire policies, approved protocols, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Understand and management of the Program of Veterinary Care.
• Participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program as an ad hoc for IACUC protocol review and site visits when requested.
• Assist in preparation of investigation reports as part of the CAPA program.
• Provide training for routine clinical procedures and to animal care staff.
• Provide guidance to the facility’s animal care staff and facility management on all aspects of animal husbandry, housing, animal procurement, quarantine and stabilization, and biosecurity.
• Prescribe and direct all clinical treatments.
• Maintain onsite compliance and supporting documentation with Lampire Veterinary Care Program and all regulatory oversight bodies.
• Assist in administrating on site, preventative medicine, health surveillance, diagnosis, medical treatment, necropsy, sedation, anesthetic and analgesics, handling, and immobilization.
• In conjunction with the attending veterinarian provide guidance to animal care staff on adverse clinical complications and provide oversight and training for routine and surgical procedures.
• Provide surgical support for clinical procedures when required.
• Provide the attending veterinarian, department or facility managers with updated veterinary care information.
• Participation in animal welfare audits from regulatory bodies and clients.
• Assist in researching alternative methodologies related to study programs, veterinary and animal care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication (oral and written)

Mathematics

Windows & MS Office

Organizational skills

cGMP systems experience

Interpersonal communication

Safety compliance

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD

PA veterinary license

Job description

Scope of Responsibility:

Responsible for animal health and welfare and maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Position Requirements:

Qualifications based upon education, resume and/or work experience.

• 0-5 years' experience in a practicing large animal environment
• Farm animal husbandry background or experience a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills (English) and mathematics skills are required.
• Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations
• Ability to give directions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform all work (labor, tool use, equipment operation, etc.), and interact with others, in a safe and responsible manner.

Essential Functions

Include (but are not limited to):

• Understanding and oversight of
  the Lampire Animal Care and Use Program.
• Ensuring all animals are treated humanely in accordance with Lampire policies, approved protocols, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Understanding and management of the Program of Veterinary Care.
• Participating in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program
  as an ad hoc for IACUC protocol review and site visits when requested.
• Assist in preparation of investigation reports as part of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program.
• Provide training for routine clinical procedures and to animal care staff.
• Provide guidance to the facility’s animal care staff and facility management on all aspects of animal husbandry, housing, animal procurement, quarantine and stabilization, and biosecurity.
• Prescribe and direct all clinical treatments.
• Maintain onsite compliance and supporting documentation with the requirements outlined in the Lampire Veterinary Care Program and all regulatory oversight bodies.
• Assist in administrating on site, preventative medicine, health surveillance, diagnosis, medical treatment, necropsy, establishment of sedation, anesthetic and analgesics, handling, and immobilization.
• In conjunction with the attending veterinarian provide guidance to the animal care staff on possible adverse clinical complications that may arise from experimental procedures, surgery programs and perioperative care; and provide oversight and training for routine clinical procedures, surgical procedures and yearly refresher training.
• Provide surgical support for clinical procedures when required.
• Provide the attending veterinarian, department or facility managers with updated veterinary care information no less than the minimum requirement as outline in Lampire's Veterinary Care Program.
• Participation in animal welfare audits from regulatory compliance bodies and clients.
• Assist in researching alternative methodologies as it relates to the study programs, veterinary and animal care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree required.
• Current Pennsylvania veterinary license required. (Lampire will assist qualified candidates obtaining Pennsylvania licensure if they do not currently hold a Pennsylvania veterinary license).

Physical Requirements:

• This position is moderately active and requires standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the farm.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently standing, walking and sitting.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can vary from minimal to loud.

Lampire Biological Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.