Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist – Clinical Veterinarian at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Veterinary Medicine, Animal Research, BiotechnologyIndustries

DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice with primary focus on livestock (horses, cattle, swine, small ruminant, poultry), companion animal medicine and surgery, and familiarity with traditional lab animal species (rats, mice, guinea pig)
Licensed to practice in at least one state with expectation to become licensed in Michigan
Federally accredited or ability to become federally accredited
Strong hands-on expertise in animal techniques including handling, restraint, dosing, venipuncture, clinical examination and diagnosis, dental surgery, minor surgical procedures, and necropsy

Provide clinical veterinary support to research animals at Richland and/or Kalamazoo sites
Develop and/or implement population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures
Provide training to animal care technicians and/or study personnel
Oversee studies by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures
Attend and participate in pre-study activities
Prepare health certificates
Assess animals prior to shipment and after receipt
Author and review SOPs
Perform necropsies
Serve as non-voting Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ad hoc member (e.g., Animal Use Protocol review, semiannual facility inspections)
Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis
Participate in facility design/renovation planning
Provide support to Animal Welfare and Compliance Team by assisting with animal welfare audits of suppliers and contract research organizations
Participate in internal and external animal welfare audits (AAALAC International, USDA, internal audits)