Clinical Veterinarian (Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist)

Zoetis•Kalamazoo, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is seeking an experienced, innovative, and highly motivated veterinarian to support its Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) animal care program at the Kalamazoo site. The position is part of the Kalamazoo/Richland Veterinary Service group within Global Animal Science and Welfare, which develops and implements veterinary care programs and supports VMRD research projects at the Richland and Kalamazoo sites. The role provides clinical veterinary support to research animals and works with VMRD researchers to deliver high-quality studies. Veterinary support is approximately 25% for research projects and 75% for the animal care program. The veterinarian works onsite with research scientists, study monitors, line managers, and technical staff. Work may involve zoonotic and animal pathogens and chemicals, including work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities with shower-in/shower-out procedures. The role includes rotational veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays, including some work outside core business hours, and may require approximately 10% travel to off-site locations. Tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and career development support are available.

Requirements

DVM or VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
At least 3 years of clinical veterinary practice experience, with a primary focus on livestock, companion animal medicine and surgery, and familiarity with traditional laboratory animal species.
Licensed to practice in at least one state, with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan.
Federally accredited or able to become federally accredited.
Hands-on expertise in animal handling, restraint, dosing, venipuncture, clinical examination and diagnosis, dental surgery, minor surgical procedures, and necropsy.
Ability to work onsite and potentially work with zoonotic and animal pathogens and chemicals, including in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities.
Ability to participate in rotational weekend and holiday on-call duty and some work outside core business hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a clinical veterinarian in a research setting.
Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM).
Experience developing animal models for research.
Experience working in biocontainment facilities and developing biosecurity programs.
Additional academic training in an allied field such as infectious diseases, immunology, or epidemiology.
Knowledge of animal welfare compliance oversight.
Experience with animal programs regulated by USDA APHIS and visited by AAALAC.
A network of research veterinarians and/or experts in a variety of veterinary disciplines.
High motivation, demonstrated initiative, independent and flexible thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
Strong documentation, writing, teaching, and oral communication skills.
Experience with multiple software platforms, including electronic data capture and data management.
Experience with livestock and/or traditional laboratory animal species.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical veterinary support to research animals at the Kalamazoo site in support of VMRD.
Develop and/or implement population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures.
Train animal care technicians and/or study personnel.
Provide study oversight by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures.
Attend and participate in pre-study activities.
Prepare health certificates.
Assess animals before shipment and after receipt.
Author and review standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform necropsies.
Serve as a non-voting Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) ad hoc member, including reviewing animal use protocols and participating in semiannual facility inspections.
Participate in rotational veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays, including some work outside core business hours.
Participate in facility design and renovation planning.
Assist the Global Animal Welfare team with animal welfare audits of animal suppliers and contract research organizations.
Participate in internal and external animal welfare audits, including AAALAC International, USDA, and internal audits.
Travel to off-site locations as required.