Animal Facility Veterinarian
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 113000 - 188000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Family:
Veterinarian (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for an Animal Facility Veterinarian to provide veterinary services and participate in the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) to support the Vaccine Research Centers (VRCs) research activities. The services include but are not limited to clinical veterinary care oversight of animal welfare and compliance with regulatory standards. This is a full-time on-site opportunity in Bethesda MD.
Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for laboratory animals in the Translational Research Program (TRP) vivarium (animal facility) primarily mice and guinea pigs.
Conduct regular health assessments and preventive care programs for all laboratory animals.
Serve as a voting member of the VRC ACUC.
Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in laboratory animals
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
Perform surgical procedures on facility animals as needed such as spay and neuter hernia repair growth removals dental extractions etc.
Provide post-operative care for all animals.
Perform euthanizations as necessary.
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.
Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals.
What You Will Need:
Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine (DVM).
Board certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM).
Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine from a U.S. State.
Minimum EIGHT (8) years of experience in laboratory animal medicine; Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine (DVM) in lieu of FOUR (4) years of experience.
Knowledge of federal state and institutional regulations and guidelines for animal care and use.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Microsoft Access
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- TFS
- Sage
- Sonography
- Conflict Management
- Animal Handling
- Pharmacy Residency
- Critical Care Experience
About Company
Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.
