Animal Facility Veterinarian

Bethesda, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 90000 - 100000

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

(ID: 2026-1646)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research biomedical informatics and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science software engineering and program management we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits We Offer:

100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match up to 5%
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is seeking a Animal Facility Veterinarian to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Bethesda MD. The veterinarian will be responsible for providing veterinary services and participating in the ACUC to support the VRCs research activities. The services include but are not limited to clinical veterinary care oversight of animal welfare and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for laboratory animals in the TRP vivarium primarily mice and guinea pigs. - 1
Conduct regular health assessments and preventive care programs for all laboratory animals. - 2
Serve as a voting member of the VRC ACUC. - 3
Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in laboratory animals. - 4
Maintain accurate and complete medical records including those recorded in the facility database (including treatments examinations test results surgeries and outcomes) and other records required by local and state laws. - 5
Provides routine medical care to research colonies.
Perform animal surgeries.
Perform surgical procedures on facility animals as needed (spay and neuter hernia repair growth removals dental extractions etc.).
Provide post operative care of all animals.
Perform euthanizations as necessary.
Maintains accurate records and updates databases.
Ensures facility compliance with federal state local and departmental laws regulations and guidelines.
Develop and implement animal care protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure compliance with all relevant federal state and institutional regulations and guidelines.
Provide training and guidance to research staff on proper animal handling care and use.
Review and evaluate animal use protocols to ensure ethical and humane treatment of animals.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to animal care and use.
Participates in small animal and non-human primate experiments.
Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals.

Deliverables:

Monthly reports summarizing veterinary services provided including health assessments treatments and surgeries performed - Monthly
Documentation of compliance with animal care protocols and regulatory standards - Daily
Written evaluations and recommendations for animal use protocols reviewed by the ACUC - Monthly
Attendance and participation in all scheduled ACUC meetings and inspections - Monthly
Training materials and records for research staff on animal care and use - Ad-Hoc
Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc

Certifications & Licenses

Board certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM)
Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine from a U.S. State
DVM degree from an accredited institution

Field of Study

Biology
Zoology

Software

Use of Microsoft Suite products

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of federal state and institutional regulations and guidelines for animal care and use
Minimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills responsibilities duties and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axles employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age race gender religion national origin disability marital status covered veteran status sexual orientation status with respect to public assistance and other characteristics protected under state federal or local law and to deter those who aid abet or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location.

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Salary Range

$90000 - $100000 USD

Required Experience:

(ID: 2026-1646)Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research biomedical informatics and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science software engineeri...