Attending Veterinarian

The Attending Clinical Veterinarian has overall responsibility welfare and care as well as provides guidance in establishing and implementing policies and procedures in compliance with local and national regulations, the code, USDA and GLP regulations, AAALAC International, and other policies. This position will also be expected to serve as Study Director on assigned studies if necessary.

Education and Experience:

The Attending Clinical Veterinarian/Surgeon will have acceptable education/experience as judged by management and should include professional training in the biological sciences at the D.V.M.

• Ensure procedures are approved by an AEC before it begins.
• Serve as mentor to others in understanding the requirements for maintaining research with test systems and the rules and regulations governing such
• Prepare reports and regulatory documents
• Make recommendations to management on possible capital expenditures to maintain welfare of test systems
• Represent the company in a professional manner in meetings with sponsors and regulatory authorities
• Perform diagnostic procedures and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Perform and oversee surgical procedures
• Ability to serve as the study director for client studies
• Ensure scientific and technical soundness of study design and proposed conduct
• Monitor progress and status of assigned studies to ensure all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses of the test system, are accurately recorded and verified
• Advise colleagues on the proper use of methods to relieve or reduce pain and distress
• Perform specialty procedures as needed
• Participate in the AEC/IACUC committee
• Perform release for study, and physical examinations of facility test systems
• Provide required documentation of veterinarian activities
• Participates in the development and implementation of company policies, state and federal regulations and other assignments required to support welfare and care (e.g. SOP development and implementation)
• Provides emergency coverage on weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Perform other duties as needed