Staff Veterinarian

Lampire Biological Laboratories, Inc.•Everett, PA

9d•$175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for animal health and welfare at Lampire, ensuring animals are handled and used humanely and that the organization complies with state and federal regulations. The role supports animal studies intended to provide consistent, high-quality products and services to customers. The veterinarian oversees the Animal Care and Use Program and Veterinary Care Program, provides clinical care and guidance, supports animal care staff, participates in IACUC activities, and contributes to training, audits, and corrective and preventive action investigations. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The veterinarian maintains familiarity with applicable program SOPs and documentation, communicates veterinary and animal-care needs to the attending veterinarian and facility or department managers, and helps guide animal husbandry, housing, procurement, quarantine, stabilization, and biosecurity. Clinical responsibilities include preventative medicine, health surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, necropsy, anesthesia and analgesia, handling, immobilization, and surgical and perioperative support. The role may also participate in animal welfare audits, research alternative methodologies, and work with facility staff to improve capabilities and communication. This is a moderately active position involving standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout a farm, with frequent standing, walking, and sitting. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, access and navigate each department, and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD).
Pennsylvania veterinary license.
0–5 years of experience in a practicing environment.
0–5 years of experience working with laboratory animals.
Good oral and written communication skills in English.
Mathematics skills.
Windows-based computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations.
Ability to give directions and communicate effectively.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Farm animal husbandry background or experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Lampire Animal Care and Use Program.
Manage the Program of Veterinary Care and maintain onsite compliance and supporting documentation for program and regulatory requirements.
Participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program, including ad hoc IACUC protocol reviews and site visits when requested.
Prescribe and direct clinical treatments.
Assist with preventative medicine, health surveillance, diagnosis, medical treatment, necropsy, sedation, anesthesia, analgesia, animal handling, and immobilization.
Provide guidance to animal care staff on husbandry, housing, and potential adverse clinical complications related to experimental procedures.
Provide guidance and oversight for surgery programs and perioperative care, and provide surgical support for clinical procedures when required.
Communicate veterinary-care and animal-care program needs and updates to the attending veterinarian and facility or department managers.
Provide or oversee training in routine clinical procedures, surgical procedures, and yearly refresher training.
Assist in preparing investigation reports for the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program.
Participate in animal welfare audits conducted by regulatory compliance bodies and clients.
Assist in researching alternative methodologies related to study programs, veterinary care, and animal care.
Work directly with facility staff to improve capabilities and communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.