Attending Veterinarian

Inotiv•Alice, TX

About The Position

The Attending Veterinarian is responsible for the well-being, clinical care, compliance monitoring, quality management, and safety of animal models throughout animal use and all phases of their lives. The role fulfills Attending Veterinarian responsibilities for assigned sites in accordance with PHS OLAW Assurance, AAALAC Accreditation, and USDA Animal Welfare Act compliance. The veterinarian provides or oversees clinical services, including herd health, biosecurity, prevention and management of adventitious organisms, surgery, anesthesia, and analgesia. They provide guidance to animal caretakers, managers, scientists, customers, and other stakeholders on animal health and welfare, the implementation of the Three Rs, health monitoring, surgical best practices, and regulatory compliance. The position also supports education and training, contributes to IACUCs, promotes a Culture of Care, and helps maintain professional, quality, health, and safety standards. The position may be offered at different levels based on candidates’ education and experience, with salary adjusted accordingly. Salary is commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Requirements

Veterinary degree.
Maintain state veterinary licensure and federal accreditation through continuing education credits.
Sufficient time in private practice or laboratory animal medicine to gain competency in veterinary herd health, clinical medicine, and surgery.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Actively seek opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
Provide practical support and assistance to help individuals get the job done.
Discuss process improvement opportunities within the department and across other areas.
Demonstrate effective use of time and resources and routinely meet agreed deadlines.
Build rapport to influence communication, acceptance, and understanding.
Develop laboratory animal herd health, clinical medicine, and surgery skills.
Ability to use computer and display screen equipment.
Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Fine manipulation skills, including handling objects or tools and operating controls.
Ability to read and interpret materials, communicate verbally, and hear as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience carrying out audits or inspections.
Interest or experience in animal ethics, welfare science, genetically engineered colony management, health programs, genetics, or related disciplines.
Further veterinary experience or qualifications in animal production, surgery, anesthesia, or related areas.
Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn specific data capture systems.
ACLAM diplomate status or other specialty board certification.

Responsibilities

Provide for the well-being and clinical care of animal models throughout animal use and all phases of their lives, including compliance monitoring, quality management, and safety.
Fulfill Attending Veterinarian responsibilities for assigned sites as required for PHS OLAW Assurance, AAALAC Accreditation, and USDA AWA compliance.
Maintain and develop expertise in laboratory animal science and relevant specialist disciplines through independent study, scientific publications, meetings, and courses.
Provide veterinary guidance to animal caretakers, managers, scientists, and other stakeholders on implementing the Three Rs.
Promote and support a Culture of Care and demonstrate professional standards.
Provide or oversee veterinary clinical services at each site, including herd health, biosecurity, prevention and management of adventitious organisms, surgery, anesthesia, and analgesia as needed.
Provide veterinary expertise and guidance to customers and other stakeholders regarding animal health and welfare.
Oversee and provide expertise and practical guidance on animal health monitoring programs.
Provide continuous veterinary coverage for assigned sites, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency availability, directly or through designees.
Contribute veterinary scientific expertise to education and training programs for animal care employees, supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders.
Provide veterinary oversight, expertise, and coverage for surgical facilities; develop new surgical models and advise on current best practices in surgical procedures and anesthesia.
Oversee and guide compliance with relevant local, state, and federal veterinary and animal-related regulations.
Participate actively in IACUCs for assigned sites and assume related projects and tasks.
Provide veterinary support to other Inotiv sites upon request.
Promote and comply with Inotiv quality procedures.
Promote and comply with Inotiv health and safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.