Clinical Veterinarian - Comparative Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
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Daily clinical care for 15,000 animals
Rotating on-call schedule coverage
Anesthesia and surgical oversight
** The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for its Comparative Medicine Department. The role involves providing veterinary care for a large research animal population, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in teaching and research activities. **

Job Summary

  • This position provides daily clinical care and manages a census of approximately 15,000 animals across barrier and non-barrier facilities.
  • The incumbent is responsible for overseeing anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care while ensuring strict regulatory compliance through IACUC activities.
  • Opportunities exist to teach veterinary residents, graduate students, and medical students while collaborating on research and scholarly projects.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for its Comparative Medicine Department. The role involves providing veterinary care for a large research animal population, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in teaching and research activities. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily clinical care for 15,000 animals
  • Rotating on-call schedule coverage
  • Anesthesia and surgical oversight
  • IACUC protocol review and compliance
  • Collaboration with principal investigators

Nice-to-have

  • Teaching veterinary residents and students
  • Participating in scholarly research activities
  • Project management experience
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Service-oriented collaborative environment

Key Requirements

  • DVM or VMD degree from AVMA-accredited school
  • Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in a U.S. state
  • Minimum two years experience in animal-based research
  • Experience with swine, calves, sheep, rabbits, and rodents
  • Ability to supervise staff and work independently

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