Veterinarian Researcher

Goldbelt, Inc.•Silver Springs, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Research Veterinarian to provide clinical veterinary services for laboratory animals in a research environment.

Requirements

Perform various animal research surgical procedures
Administration and monitoring of anesthesia for research animals
Knowledge of Department of Defense and Federal laws and regulations governing animal research
Ensure laboratory research compliance with Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocols
Must be willing to work hands on with all animal experimental surgical processes
Must have strong communication, organizational, scheduling, and decision-making skills
Ability to withstand prolonged standing
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Must have appropriate license to practice veterinary medicine as required by Public Law 99-158, Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations, State of Maryland regulations and agricultural code, and all other appropriate federal, state, or local laws and regulations
Must have appropriate education, training, and experience to ensure the facility retains Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AALAC) accreditation in accordance with AR 40-33 and DoDI 3216.0.
Minimum 5+ years of laboratory animal research experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in military animal research laboratory setting actively involved in study design, or equivalent experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals in a research environment
Provide veterinary animal research support
Perform routine physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries
Perform clinical and surgical procedures on animals
Provide guidance, training and consultation in all aspects of regulatory animal medicine and science to research and support staff
Provide guidance to research personnel on animal model and protocol development
Assist with research protocol development, execution and refinements