Clinical Veterinarian

Inotiv•Fort Collins, CO

21d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical 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, and providing postoperative care and treatment. In addition, this position will be expected to participate in research and technician training. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified below and perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job’s performance and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

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.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Attainment of license to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado within one year of employment
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).
Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management with weekend and after hours on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in clinical practice with small or large animals.

Responsibilities

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 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Program of Veterinary Care.
Monitors anesthetic, analgesic, and medical supplies for expiration dates in conjunction with the vet team.
Works with Study Directors to ensure study protocols and conduct meet all animal welfare requirements.
Develops and reviews procedures and technologies as required.
Participates in study conduct ensuring protocol and standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance.
Assists in veterinary oversight of anesthetized animals including 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 animal behavior, assessment of pain, and post-operative care.
Assures timely and accurate reporting of animal health, behavioral, and wellbeing issues to the facility Attending Veterinarian (AV) and between the Institutional Officer (IO) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
Participates in preparation and execution of the Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accreditation process and site visits.
May participate in IACUC meetings as required.
Provides veterinary support to other Inotiv sites upon request.
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 (GLP), 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.
Interacts with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.