Staff Veterinarian

Kelly Services; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Muskegon, Michigan is seeking a Staff Veterinarian to provide clinical and preventive veterinary care for animals involved in research studies. This hands-on role focuses on animal welfare, clinical medicine, surgical support, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with veterinary technicians, study directors, the IACUC, and senior leadership.

The veterinarian will have primary clinical responsibility for one of two sites—large animal or a combination of small

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited U.S. veterinary college.
• Active Michigan veterinary license.
• Michigan controlled-substance license.
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia for laboratory animals.
• Experience with study design and laboratory animal clinical care.
• Knowledge of GLPs and federal regulations for animal care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, routine, diagnostic, surgical, and emergency veterinary care.
• Assess cases, establish diagnoses, and prescribe treatments.
• Develop treatment plans with veterinary technicians.
• Conduct health examinations and document findings.
• Support anesthesia, surgery, necropsy, and behavioral care.
• Ensure humane endpoints with study teams and IACUC.
• Mentor veterinary technicians and research staff.
• Communicate health status and protocols with study teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

Staff Veterinarian

Location: Muskegon, Michigan

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 annually

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with rotating after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage

Position Overview

A research organization in Muskegon, Michigan, is seeking a Staff Veterinarian to provide clinical and preventive veterinary care for animals involved in research studies. This is a hands‑on role focused on animal welfare, clinical medicine, surgical support, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with veterinary technicians, research teams, study directors, the IACUC, and senior leadership.

The veterinarian will have primary clinical responsibility for one of two sites—large animal or a combination of small and large animal—based on experience and professional interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, routine, diagnostic, surgical, and emergency veterinary care throughout the animals’ lifecycles and research participation.
• Assess clinical cases, establish diagnoses, prescribe treatments, and perform surgical or other medical interventions as needed.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with veterinary technicians, who assist with triage and delegated treatments.
• Conduct and document physical, neurologic, ophthalmic, and study‑specific health examinations.
• Support anesthesia, analgesia, surgery, necropsy, behavioral management, and other animal‑care activities.
• Establish and enforce humane endpoints in collaboration with study directors, research teams, the IACUC, and the Attending Veterinarian.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to veterinary technicians and research personnel.
• Communicate with study directors and research teams regarding animal health, study protocols, and responsible research conduct.
• Interpret diagnostic testing, including magnetic resonance images of central nervous system structures.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and clinical documentation.
• Maintain accurate medical and drug‑use records in accordance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and internal requirements.
• Support compliance with USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, GLP, and other applicable animal‑welfare and research standards.
• Maintain required veterinary and controlled‑substance licenses.
• Supervise and support the development of direct reports, if applicable.

Animal Species

The primary species are nonhuman primates, with additional experience involving:

• Swine
• Sheep
• Canines
• Rabbits
• Rats
• Mice

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited U.S. veterinary medical college, or an equivalent degree with U.S. equivalency examination completed.
• Active Michigan veterinary license.
• Michigan controlled‑substance license.
• Ability to obtain DEA Controlled Substance Registration.
• Strong knowledge of general anesthesia principles for laboratory animals.
• Experience with study design, research protocols, and laboratory animal clinical care.
• Experience with targeted‑delivery surgical interventions in laboratory animal patients.
• Knowledge of GLPs and federal regulations governing the care and use of laboratory animals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and respond to urgent animal‑care needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn additional software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of industry, contract research organization, or laboratory animal clinical medicine experience.
• USDA Category II accreditation.
• Board certification or eligibility in DACLAM, DACVS, DACVAA, DACAW, or a related specialty.
• Experience with nonhuman primates and/or large animal species.
• Previous experience training or guiding veterinary technicians and research staff.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is approximately 30% office‑based and 70% vivarium‑based. The role involves exposure to animal pathogens, chemicals, animal tissue, and zoonotic organisms. Personal protective equipment—including N95 masks and respirators—must be worn as required.

Benefits

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability
• Retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

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