Sr. Clinical Veterinarian

Inotiv•Alice, TX

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Veterinarian is a leadership role in the Laboratory Animal Medicine program, providing advanced veterinary oversight, clinical expertise, and program management in collaboration with the Attending Veterinarian. The role manages and mentors a team of 5–6 veterinarians and supports high standards of animal welfare, veterinary care, regulatory compliance, and scientific collaboration. It partners with the Attending Veterinarian on strategic oversight of veterinary services across the site. The position provides advanced veterinary care for nonhuman primate models; performs and supervises diagnostic, preventive, surgical, and therapeutic procedures; and consults with investigators and client representatives on study design, animal models, clinical outcomes, colony health, and welfare. It also supports regulatory compliance, IACUC protocol review, accurate medical documentation, staff training, and continuous improvement of veterinary services. Work takes place in surgical, clinical, and office settings, with exposure to laboratory animals, allergens, and research environments. After-hours, weekend, and on-call veterinary coverage is required. The work may involve occasional lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing, and requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Salary is commensurate with experience and responsibilities; the role may be offered at different levels based on relevant education and experience.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited institution.
Active veterinary license in at least one U.S. state and ability to obtain Texas licensure within 6 months of hire.
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in laboratory animal medicine.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing veterinary teams.
Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA, OLAW, AAALAC, and CDC requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with staff development and administrative oversight.
Ability to participate in after-hours, weekend, and on-call veterinary coverage.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) board certification; board-eligible candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Directly manage, mentor, and support a team of 5–6 veterinarians, including performance reviews, coaching, and professional development planning.
Oversee daily scheduling, workload distribution, and coverage to ensure veterinary support across programs.
Promote collaboration, compliance, inclusiveness, teamwork, respect, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the veterinary group.
Collaborate with veterinary technicians to support their professional growth and alignment with veterinary staff.
Provide advanced veterinary care for nonhuman primate models.
Perform and supervise diagnostic, preventive, surgical, and therapeutic procedures.
Consult with investigators and client representatives regarding study design, animal models, clinical outcomes, colony health, and welfare considerations.
Review, interpret, and apply veterinary medical data to support evidence-based medicine.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, including USDA, OLAW, AAALAC, and CDC requirements.
Assist the Attending Veterinarian with regulatory obligations, including semiannual program reviews, inspections, and reporting.
Review and provide veterinary input on IACUC protocols and serve as a voting member as assigned.
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure veterinary staff follow documentation standards.
Partner with the Attending Veterinarian to set the strategic direction for veterinary services.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance animal welfare, clinical care, and research outcomes.
Contribute to training programs for veterinary staff, research personnel, and animal care staff.
Represent the veterinary team in cross-functional meetings, audits, and sponsor or client interactions.