Veterinarian/Clinical

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HFH+MSU HS Detroit campus seeks a Clinical Veterinarian to deliver preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive veterinary care for laboratory animals used in research, teaching, and training. The role includes managing clinical cases, disease surveillance, and compliance across MSU and HFH+MSU HS sites.

Reporting to the MSU Attending Veterinarian, you will contribute to training, mentorship and program oversight within a complex multi-site environment, collaborating with staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral training in laboratory animal medicine or 1–3 years related experience.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state; federal accreditation eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive veterinary care for laboratory animals.
• Manage clinical cases identified in research colonies and assist with disease surveillance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body requirements.
• Provide regulatory support and interpretation of veterinary care guidelines.
• Collaborate with MSU and HFH+MSU HS staff to ensure timely animal health issue resolution.

Skills

Laboratory animal medicine

Handling & diagnostics in research-col

Regulatory knowledge

Veterinary license (US state)

DEA licensure

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

This position is primarily based at the Henry Ford Health + Michigan St ate University Health Science (HFH+MSU HS) Detroit building, with additional responsibilities at other Henry Ford Health sites. This position reports to the MSU Attending Veterinarian and assists MSU and HFH +MSU HS leadership with administration and management of the animal care and use program. The incumbent will also contribute to training, mentorship and program oversight within a complex multi-site research environment. This position is responsible for daily delivery of comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive veterinary care f or laboratory animals used in research, teaching, and training programs. The role includes management of clinical cases identified in the research colonies; assist with disease surveillance and prevention programs; participate in various activities to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations and guidelines. This position provides professional veterinary expertise and regulatory support to the Attending Veterinarian, including development and interpretation of veterinary care and regulatory guidelines, and support for institutional compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body requirements. The Clinical Veterinari an collaborates closely with MSU and HFH+MSU HS support staff to ensure consistent delivery of veterinary services, effective communication, and timely resolution of animal health issues.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through completion of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited School of Veterinary Medicine; postdoctoral training in laboratory animal medicine or one to three years of related experience that includes handling skills and diagnostic abilities specific to research animals; knowledge of Federal laws and regulations governing animal research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Veterinary license in at least one state with eligibility to include Michigan; and eligibility for Federal accreditation.

Desired Qualifications

• Hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited or recognized school of veterinary medicine and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state, and with DEA licensure.
• Candidates should have minimum three (3) years of laboratory animal specific veterinary experience, including expertise in rodent medicine, breeding colonies, and diverse research models.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with principal investigators, research personnel, animal care staff, and students, as well as the ability to work independently and effectively across organizational units.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with project management is desired.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth, including contributions to the profession through scholarly activities, research, and participationin regional or national professional organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, 3 letters of recommendation, resume

Special Instructions

Please note that this position requires on-call and emergency scheduling availability.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

animal allergens

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/29/2026 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Sep 23, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time