Veterinarian

Frontage Laboratories•Concord Township, OH

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as Staff Veterinarian and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced laboratory animal environment. At our Concord, Ohio facility, you will play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of animal welfare working under the guidance of the Attending Veterinarian. In this vital position, you will be responsible for the clinical, preventative, and surgical care of our research animals, ensuring their well-being and health. Your contributions will be instrumental in providing veterinary guidance and expertise to groundbreaking research projects, consulting and collaborating with investigators, and assisting with facility management. Moreover, you will be a key player in ensuring compliance with federal regulations and international standards, contributing to our commitment to excellence. Your role will also involve providing essential training to our staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. If you are passionate about animal welfare and eager to contribute to innovative research, we invite you to join our team and help us achieve our mission of advancing scientific discovery while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent is a requirement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant experiences in a laboratory animal environment, surgery, and GLP regulations are highly desirable but not absolutely required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive clinical, preventative, surgical care and ensuring the overall well-being of the animals.
Assisting in the composition and refinement of living documents applicable to the Animal Care and Use Program.
Ensuring compliance with federal regulations and international standards/guidelines related to animal welfare.
Maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assisting with the preparation and submission of all reports to proper agencies to maintain compliance with the law and keep current accreditation status.
Providing technical and scientific expertise to departmental scientists and technicians.
Maintaining Personal Documentation Record (curriculum vitae, job description, training record).
Participation in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
Review of proposal and protocol design for management and IACUC.
Maintaining effective communication throughout the establishment regarding animal welfare and associated concerns, including fostering an environment where staff feel confident to communicate animal welfare concerns and ensuring that communication is open and transparent.
Maintaining and facilitating communication with the Attending Veterinarian, Study Directors, Sponsors, and management as to the status of studies.
Adhering to corporate and departmental Environmental and Occupational Safety policies.
Facilitating cooperation between Drug Safety and other Frontage operating units.
Other responsibilities/duties as assigned.