Veterinarian

NorthernBio; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

NorthernBio in Muskegon, MI is seeking a full-time on-site Veterinarian to provide clinical care for research animals, perform comprehensive exams, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, and monitor health and welfare. You will oversee surgical procedures, perioperative care, and ensure compliance with veterinary and laboratory animal regulations.

In collaboration with scientists and technical staff, you will help design study protocols, advise on animal models, and support ethical conduct

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent and Michigan licensure eligibility.
• Experience in laboratory animal medicine or research settings, including GLP and IACUC familiarity.
• Proficiency in clinical exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical procedures for lab and companion animals.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and biosafety in research.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high ethical standards.
• Experience in translational research, toxicology or pharmacology is beneficial.
• Board certification or residency in laboratory animal medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for research and colony animals, including exams, diagnoses, treatments.
• Oversee surgical procedures and perioperative care.
• Ensure adherence to veterinary and laboratory animal regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with scientists and staff to design study protocols and support ethical research.
• Help develop SOPs and participate in staff training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in animal care and biosafety practices.

Skills

Laboratory animal medicine experience

GLP knowledge

IACUC familiarity

Clinical exams and diagnostics

Surgical procedures proficiency

Animal welfare regulations

Communication and documentation

Collaboration skills

Prioritization in fast-paced settings

Translational research knowledge (ben.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Michigan licensure eligibility

Board certification or residency in laboratory animal medicine (bonus)

Job description

Company Description

NorthernBio is a science-driven organization focused on improving lives through advanced surgical techniques and rigorous research methodologies that address the root causes of disease. The company fosters a collaborative community of scientists who value open communication, transparency, and strong partnerships with sponsors. NorthernBio provides tailored solutions and expert guidance throughout the research and development process, maintaining a firm commitment to excellence, responsibility, and trust. The team is dedicated to safeguarding human and animal health while pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Every experiment, analysis, and discovery is driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference and turn scientific possibilities into reality.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Veterinarian role based in Muskegon, MI. The Veterinarian will provide clinical care for research and colony animals, including performing physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, prescribing treatments, and monitoring animal health and welfare. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing surgical procedures, providing perioperative care, and ensuring adherence to veterinary and laboratory animal regulations and guidelines. The role involves collaborating with scientists and technical staff to design and refine study protocols, advise on animal models, and support the ethical conduct of research. The Veterinarian will also help develop and implement standard operating procedures, participate in training programs for staff, and contribute to continuous improvement in animal care and biosafety practices.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) and eligibility for licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Experience in laboratory animal medicine, research settings, or comparative medicine, including familiarity with GLP and IACUC standards.
• Proficiency in clinical examination, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical procedures for common laboratory and companion species.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations, biosecurity, and best practices for humane care and use of animals in research.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of accuracy and ethical conduct.
• Experience in translational research, toxicology, pharmacology, or related fields is beneficial.
• Board certification or residency training in laboratory animal medicine or a related specialty is a plus.