Clinical Veterinarian

Colossal Biosciences•Dallas, TX

30d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Colossal Biosciences is seeking an experienced Clinical Veterinarian to help build and lead clinical veterinary operations across a rapidly expanding portfolio of animal programs. This role is designed for a veterinarian who thrives in a start-up environment and is excited not only to deliver exceptional clinical care, but also to design, implement, and operationalize the systems, protocols, and facilities that underpin a world-class animal health program. The Clinical Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical oversight for a wide variety of species, including restored species, and will play a foundational role in shaping Colossal’s long-term animal health infrastructure. This position requires strong expertise in anesthesia, surgery, emergency response, preventative medicine, and clinical systems development, along with the ability to build scalable veterinary programs in a dynamic and evolving organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Animal Officer. Strong preference for the individual to be based on-site in Dallas, TX.

Requirements

Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort building systems in a growth-stage organization.
Exceptional clinical judgment and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and protocol development capabilities.
Clear communicator able to collaborate across scientific and operational teams.
High emotional intelligence and ability to work within interdisciplinary environments.
Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, mission-driven settings.
Familiarity with research animal oversight and regulatory frameworks.
Experience providing medical care across a wide variety of species.
DEA licensure (or ability to obtain).
Strong emergency and critical care capabilities.
Proven ability to operate independently and make sound clinical decisions in dynamic environments.
Extensive domestic travel with some international travel (~30%)
DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution.
Minimum 10 years of exotic clinical veterinary experience.
Demonstrated expertise in advanced anesthesia and surgical techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience in zoological, wildlife, or conservation medicine settings.
Experience supporting novel or complex species programs.
Experience standing up or scaling a veterinary program.
Board certification or advanced specialty training.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care across a diverse portfolio of species, including restored species.
Perform physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic interventions.
Develop case management plans for acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.
Lead emergency and critical care response as needed, including field-based situations.
Maintain accurate and compliant medical records within established record-keeping systems.
Develop and oversee preventative medicine programs and whole-population health strategies.
Design and implement anesthetic protocols for a wide variety of species in both hospital and field environments.
Perform and oversee sedation, induction, monitoring, and recovery.
Operate and maintain modern anesthesia delivery and physiologic monitoring systems.
Perform surgical procedures as appropriate to program needs.
Establish anesthetic safety guidelines, drug formularies, and controlled substance management systems.
Develop contingency protocols for complex or high-risk immobilizations.
Designing and implementing clinical SOPs for:
Preventative medicine
Quarantine and biosecurity
Anesthesia and surgical standards
Controlled drug management
Emergency response
Necropsy and pathology workflows
Establishing pharmaceutical inventory systems and DEA-compliant tracking protocols.
Advising on veterinary hospital and clinical facility design, equipment selection, and operational workflow.
Supporting construction planning and activation of new animal facilities.
Creating scalable veterinary infrastructure to support program growth and species expansion.
Lead implementation of quarantine protocols and health certification processes.
Oversee animal transfer evaluations and regulatory documentation.
Ensure compliance with USDA, DEA, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Develop and monitor biosecurity and zoonotic disease prevention protocols.
Partner with animal care teams on welfare assessments and behavioral health considerations.
Support necropsy procedures and diagnostic sample management.
Partner closely with the Chief Animal Officer on strategic planning and clinical priorities.
Collaborate with animal husbandry, research, genetics, and facilities teams.
Coordinate with external veterinary specialists and consultants as required.
Contribute veterinary expertise to research initiatives requiring anesthesia, sampling, or surgical intervention.
Help establish clinical best practices that align with both conservation and research objectives.
Be available for regular coverage during all hours including weekends and holidays
Develop and implement emergency preparedness protocols.
Support veterinary interventions in large-acreage and field environments.
Lead clinical oversight during immobilizations and remote procedures.