Veterinarian - Inotiv

Overview

The Veterinarian maintains a high standard of care for research animals within the testing facility. They are responsible for routinely performing physical examinations on study animals, evaluating bloodwork, providing anesthesia guidance and general dental and surgery backup, and is responsible for postoperative care and treatment.  In addition, this position will be expected to participate in research technician training including anesthesia, surgical assisting, and certain study procedural techniques. 

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Performs clinical evaluations and determines appropriate veterinary treatment, coordination, and documentation for all animals in the facility. This includes a wide variety of animals ranging from but not limited to dogs, pigs, rats, sheep, cats, and calves.  
• Monitors animal health of study and colony animals
• Performs or reviews monthly body weight collection and body condition scoring and monitors animal status.
• Performs or reviews semi-annual physical exams and blood work, as well as vaccinations, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Program of Veterinary Care.
• Monitors anesthetic, analgesic, and medical supplies for expiration dates.
• Works with Study Directors to ensure study protocols and conduct meet all animal welfare requirements.
• Reviews and edits study and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols for animal welfare compliance.
• Develops and reviews procedures and technologies as required.
• Participates in study conduct ensuring protocol and standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance.
• Performs surgical procedures with surgeon backup on animals as directed in respective protocols or as appropriate for injured animals.
• Conducts anesthesia induction and intra-operative monitoring.
• Conducts and oversees post-operative recovery, care, and monitoring.
• Conducts post-operative clinical observations and treatments (scheduled and non-scheduled).
• Provides training and technical oversight in principles and techniques of anesthesia induction, monitoring, anesthesia recovery and post-operative care.
• Reviews study protocols, IACUC protocols, and SOPs for anesthetic and analgesic regimens.

Other

• Follows all SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidential information.
• Supports and participates in company initiatives as directed.
• Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs. Participates in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as needed.
• Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains appropriate training documentation.  
• Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and good documentation practices. 
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and other applicable regulations. 
• Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Critical Success Factors

• Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and participate in multiple projects and department initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to produce high quality results while working under the pressure of strict deadlines. Emphasis on accurate and timely record keeping is an essential requisite for this position.
• Exhibits accuracy and adaptability performing laboratory operations, some of which may be difficult and/or novel.
• Ability to function effectively as a team and lead others to achieve department goals.
• Demonstrates understanding and expertise with company SOPS and GLP requirements relative to providing toxicology study reports to clients.
• Provides for safety of staff and supports/enforces Health and Safety Polices.
• Participates in continuing education programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Attainment of license to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado within one year of employment

Preferences

• Eligible for Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM) board certification
• Eligible for American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) board certification
• Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA) certification from Academy of Surgical Research
• Veterinary anesthesia experience in a contract research organization, veterinary specialty clinic or university veterinary hospital, including experience handling critical and emergency cases

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.

• Ability to frequently stand and move (e.g. walk, bend, reach, lift, crouch, push, pull, lift.) during work shift.
• Ability to perform, observe, and audit necropsy, surgical, and medical procedures.
• Manual dexterity (e.g. feeling, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion) to operate PC and other office equipment.
• Required to have close visual acuity (e.g. preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small parts) and depth perception (with or without glasses/contacts).
• Required utilization of provided personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Environmental conditions when working with animals may include working under dirty, dusty or wet conditions.

• Occasional exposure to potential hazards such as hot water, steam, mechanical equipment, biological substances, loud noise, odors, chemicals, and to range of outdoor weather conditions.
• Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management with weekend and after hours on-call rotation.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range is $130,000 - $180,000 and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

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Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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