Senior Clinical Veterinarian, BWH
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of laboratory animals used in research and supporting the scientific objectives of the institution by providing expert veterinary care overseeing animal research protocols and collaborating with research teams to maintain compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.Essential Function:
-Provide high-quality veterinary care to laboratory animals including medical treatment surgery and preventive medicine to ensure their health and well-being.
-Review and approve animal research protocols ensuring they adhere to ethical guidelines animal welfare regulations and institutional policies.
-Provide training and guidance to research staff and animal care technicians on proper animal handling experimental procedures and compliance with animal welfare regulations.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date veterinary records including animal health assessments medical treatments and surgical procedures.
-Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare regulations institutional guidelines and reporting requirements to regulatory agencies.
-Implement and oversee health monitoring programs to detect and manage potential disease outbreaks within the animal colony.
-Conduct regular animal welfare assessments environmental enrichment evaluations and pain management evaluations to enhance the well-being of research animals.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Veterinarian State License - Generic - HR Only preferred
ACLAM Board Certified
Experience
Laboratory Animal Medicine Experience 5-7 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of laboratory animal care and management animal welfare regulations and ethical considerations in animal research.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a team collaborate with researchers and make informed decisions regarding animal care and research protocols.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to address veterinary and research-related challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects ensuring that research activities and animal care responsibilities are effectively coordinated.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$137904.00 - $214302.40/AnnualGrade
10EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
