Veterinarian

Axle•Bethesda, MD

11d•$90,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Axle is seeking a Veterinarian to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD. The purpose of this position is to manage small animals care, handling and procedures used for research in a lab conducting computer-based PET/CT imaging. The person is also responsible for maintaining and operating laboratory equipment in the microPET area; help plan and perform research studies; ordering and maintaining the necessary lab supplies; train new personnel with proper use and methods associated with animal experiments; developing and test new animals models based on research needs. Daily monitoring of animal health for long term studies that includes occasional weekends and coordinating with animal facilities for experiments.

Requirements

Knowledge of computer usage for data collection and analysis, and a knowledge of PET/CT scanner operations and software
Knowledge of small animal PET/CT imaging procedures/ processes
Training new lab personnel in various animal procedures
Daily monitoring of animals on long-term studies
Planning and coordinating with animal facilities for experiments
Animal handling and various inoculation procedures

Responsibilities

Develops research protocols involving animals.
Performs research and documents findings.
Documents all findings and develops 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.
Provides routine medical care to research colonies.
Perform non-diagnostic checks of animal health and wellness.
Provide vaccinations and inoculations to prevent diseases.
Perform animal surgeries.
Perform surgical procedures on facility animals, as needed, (spa and neuter, hernia repair, growth removals, dental extractions, etc.).
Provide post operative care of all animals.
Perform euthanizations as necessary.
Conduct postmortem studies and analyze findings.
Maintains accurate records and updates databases.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including those recorded in the facility database (including treatments, examinations, test results, surgeries and outcomes) and other records required by local and state laws.
Monitor animals involved in drug therapies and treatments for responsiveness and treatment performance and document findings.
Determine and document the effects of drug therapies, antibiotics and new surgical techniques.
Provide routine reporting on animal status to researchers and staff.
Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, local and departmental laws, regulations and guidelines.
Maintain all established shelter medical standards, such as drug log and security record, cleaning protocols, surgical procedures, medical protocols, etc.
Identify new regulatory requirements and facilitate changes to operations to ensure timely compliance.
Maintain research lab to ensure regulatory compliance Participates in small animal and non-human primate experiements.
Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
Monitor animal health and perform clinical scoring - Ad-Hoc
Maintain files on studies being performed in the facility as well as records of radioactive material administered for Radiation Safety inspections - Monthly