Veterinarian Extern

Inotiv; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

A veterinary research organization in Texas is seeking a Veterinary Extern to contribute to veterinary medicine in lab animal field. You will assist with health evaluations, communicate findings clearly, and work collaboratively with clinical staff to enhance animal care. The ideal candidate should demonstrate critical thinking and physical stamina. Benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a DVM degree with interest in lab animal medicine.
• Ability to work with veterinary staff in data gathering, rounds, and case follow-up.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist Attending Veterinarian with data gathering and evaluation.
• Conduct animal health rounds with clinical veterinary staff.
• Participate in new clinical case admission triage.
• Administer treatments under clinical veterinary staff direction.
• Conduct behavioral and alopecia assessments.
• Participate in weekly veterinary round discussions.
• Identify a scientific aim and prepare a presentation.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results Driven

Efficient

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Physical stamina

Job description

Veterinarian Extern role at Inotiv.

A veterinary extern will gain knowledge and skills that contribute to a future career in veterinary medicine in the lab animal field, while also advancing therapeutic and behavioral interventions that enhance the health and well‑being of nonhuman primates. Nonhuman primates play a vital role in life‑saving research benefiting humans and animals, and ongoing assessment of standard and novel treatments ensures a high quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Attending Veterinarian with data gathering and evaluation to assess efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct animal health rounds with clinical veterinary staff.
• Participate with clinical veterinary staff in new clinical case admission triage and ongoing case follow‑up.
• Administer treatments under the direction of the clinical veterinary staff.
• Conduct behavioral and alopecia assessment under the direction of a behaviorist.
• Participate in weekly veterinary round discussions with site and corporate veterinary teams.
• Identify a scientific aim in collaboration with the AV and prepare a brief scientific presentation and/or poster on data gathered.

Competencies & Skills

• Customer Focus – identifies, prioritizes and anticipates customer needs and delivers value‑add solutions.
• Results Driven – internal drive toward action to achieve results efficiently and accurately.
• Efficient – takes responsibility for own time, works independently, and seeks opportunities to contribute without direction.
• Communication – conveys complex information clearly, listens actively, and adapts language to the audience.
• Collaboration – supports and contributes to team success, shares information, and develops others.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – identifies key components of problems, manipulates and interprets information, and generates creative solutions.
• Physical stamina – ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

Salary. This position may be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employment. Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.