Clinical Veterinarian (ACLAM Board-Certified or Board-Eligible)

Moffitt Cancer Center•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking an ACLAM board-certified or board-eligible Clinical Veterinarian to join its Comparative Medicine Core. Based at the Speros Moffitt Discovery & Innovation Institute, the veterinarian provides expert care and oversight for laboratory animals in support of cancer research, animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and scientific excellence. The role works with researchers and other teams in a mission-driven cancer research environment. Candidates with substantial laboratory animal medicine experience, leadership responsibilities, and expertise supporting complex research programs may be considered for a Senior Clinical Veterinarian opportunity commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Active U.S. veterinary license, with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six months.
USDA accreditation, or ability to obtain it within six months.
Completion of an ACLAM residency and ACLAM board certification or eligibility.
At least two years of laboratory animal medicine training and experience.
Strong knowledge of research regulations and excellent collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

ACLAM certification (Diplomate).
Experience supporting complex biomedical research programs.
Experience in AAALAC-accredited research environments.
Interest in mentoring veterinary and research staff.
Passion for translational and cancer-focused research.
Significant laboratory animal medicine experience, leadership responsibilities, and expertise supporting complex research programs may qualify candidates for consideration at the Senior Clinical Veterinarian level.

Responsibilities

Deliver clinical, surgical, and emergency care for laboratory animal species.
Lead daily rounds, diagnostics, treatment planning, and animal health monitoring.
Partner with researchers to support study goals while upholding animal welfare standards.
Oversee anesthesia, analgesia, surgery support, and post-operative care.
Support regulatory compliance, IACUC protocol review, facility oversight, and health surveillance programs.
Mentor veterinary technicians and research staff and help shape policies and best practices.