Clinical Veterinarian - Comparative Medicine

Bordenstein Lab

Hershey, PA, US
Veterinary care for research colonies
Disease surveillance and prevention
Anesthesia and surgery oversight
This position is primarily clinical, providing veterinary care and veterinary services in support of the organization’s research mission

Job Summary

  • This position is primarily clinical, providing veterinary care and veterinary services in support of the organization’s research mission.
  • In this role, the incumbent will, on a daily basis, diagnose, treat, and manage clinical cases identified in the research colonies; assist with disease surveillance and prevention programs; participate in various activities to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines; and assist the Director with administration and management of the animal care and use program.
  • There are also opportunities to participate in teaching of veterinary residents, graduate students and medical students, and collaborate on research and other scholarly activities.

Matching Summary

This position is primarily clinical, providing veterinary care and veterinary services in support of the organization’s research mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • veterinary care for research colonies
  • disease surveillance and prevention
  • anesthesia and surgery oversight
  • post-operative care of animals
  • animal care and use program administration

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative and service-oriented environment
  • ability to work independently
  • teaching veterinary residents
  • scholarly activities collaboration

Key Requirements

  • DVM, VMD or equivalent degree
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience in animal-based research
  • Experience working with swine, calves, sheep, rabbits, and rodents
  • Ability to supervise staff
  • Project management skills/experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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