Veterinarian

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

22d•$130,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Veterinarian to manage small animals care, handling and procedures used for research in a lab conducting computer-based PET/CT imaging. This role is also responsible for maintaining and operating laboratory equipment in the microPET area; helping plan and perform research studies; ordering and maintaining the necessary lab supplies; training new personnel with proper use and methods associated with animal experiments; and developing and testing new animals models based on research needs. Provide daily monitoring of animal health for long-term studies that include occasional weekends and coordinating animal facilities for experiments. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD. Develops research protocols involving animals. Performs research and documents findings. Documents all findings and develop reports of results. Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals. Documents all experimental procedures and reports findings as necessary. Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, local and departmental laws, regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
A minimum of SIX (6) years of experience supporting animal research or working in a laboratory setting.
Working knowledge of small-animal PET/CT imaging procedures and workflows.
Experience training laboratory personnel on animal handling and research procedures.
Ability to perform daily health monitoring for animals on long-term studies (including occasional weekends, as needed).
Experience planning and coordinating experiments with animal care and facility partners.
Proficiency in animal handling and inoculation techniques.
Proficiency with computer-based data collection and analysis, as well as PET/CT scanner operations and related software.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with NIH preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage small animals care, handling and procedures used for research in a lab conducting computer-based PET/CT imaging.
Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment in the microPET area
Helping plan and perform research studies
Ordering and maintaining the necessary lab supplies
Training new personnel with proper use and methods associated with animal experiments
Developing and testing new animals models based on research needs
Provide daily monitoring of animal health for long-term studies that include occasional weekends
Coordinating animal facilities for experiments
Develops research protocols involving animals
Performs research and documents findings
Documents all findings and develop reports of results
Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals
Documents all experimental procedures and reports findings as necessary
Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, local and departmental laws, regulations and guidelines.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus