Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist- Clinical Veteriarian

Zoetis•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is seeking an experienced, innovative, and highly motivated veterinarian to support the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) sites in Kalamazoo and Richland, Michigan. The Kalamazoo/Richland Veterinary Service group, within Global Animal Science and Welfare, develops and implements the program of veterinary care and provides veterinary support to VMRD projects. The position’s primary responsibility is clinical veterinary support for research animals at the Kalamazoo site. Veterinary support is approximately 25% for research projects and 75% for the animal care program. The role works on site 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 and required shower-in/shower-out procedures. The veterinarian participates in rotational on-call duty on weekends and holidays, including some work outside core business hours. Travel to off-site locations may be required, estimated at 10%.

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
At least 3 years of clinical veterinary practice experience, primarily focused 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 of becoming licensed in Michigan.
Federally accredited or able to become federally accredited.
Strong hands-on expertise in animal handling, restraint, dosing, venipuncture, clinical examination and diagnosis, dental surgery, minor surgical procedures, and necropsy.

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 in 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.
Review protocols and ensure 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 ad hoc member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, including reviewing animal use protocols and participating in semiannual facility inspections.
Participate in rotational veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays.
Participate in facility design and renovation planning.
As needed, support the Global Animal Welfare team with animal welfare audits of animal suppliers and contract research organizations, and participate in internal and external animal welfare audits, including AAALAC International and USDA audits.