Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist – Clinical Veterinarian at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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

Full TimeJob Type

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Animal Health, Veterinary ResearchIndustries

DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice, with a primary focus on companion animal medicine and surgery
Familiarity with some livestock (horses, cattle, swine, small ruminant, poultry) and traditional lab animal species (rats, mice, Guinea Pig)
Licensed to practice in at least one state, with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan
Federally accredited or the ability to become federally accredited
Strong hands-on expertise in a range of companion 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 the Richland and/or Kalamazoo sites in support of VMRD
Develop and/or implement population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures
Provide training to animal care technicians and/or study personnel
Study oversight by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures
Attend to the health and well-being of research animals