Xenotransplantation Veterinary Researcher

United Therapeutics Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation is hiring an Associate Research Veterinarian to provide veterinary medical care for pigs in a DP F barrier facility and support the xenotransplantation program.

The role involves routine and emergency care, surgeries, record-keeping, SOP development, and collaboration on regulatory activities with IACUC, USDA, and FDA. On-site in Houston with opportunities to train staff and participate in breeding programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and Texas veterinary license.
• 2+ years of related veterinary experience for Associate level; 5+ years for Research Veterinarian level.
• Experience with large animals, preferably porcine, and with regulatory bodies (USDA, FDA) and controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary medical care for pigs at a designated pathogen free facility.
• Perform routine and emergency medical care, surgeries, health surveillance, and necropsies.
• Write animal medical records and assist with training personnel.
• Collaborate on SOPs and participate in regulatory activities (IACUC, USDA, FDA, AAALAC).
• Assist in breeding programs including semen collection and artificial insemination.
• On-call after hours and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Large animal care

Regulatory coordination

SOP writing

Team training

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

USDA/DEA regulatory familiarity

Job description

United Therapeutics Corporation is hiring an Associate Research Veterinarian to provide veterinary medical care for pigs in a DP F barrier facility and support the xenotransplantation program.

The role involves routine and emergency care, surgeries, record-keeping, SOP development, and collaboration on regulatory activities with IACUC, USDA, and FDA. On-site in Houston with opportunities to train staff and participate in breeding programs.