Clinical Veterinarian - Comparative Medicine

Penn State

Hershey, PA, USA
Veterinary care for research colonies
Disease surveillance and prevention
Regulatory compliance
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.
  • Responsibilities include daily veterinary care for approximately 15,000 animals, participation in a rotating on-call schedule, and oversight of anesthesia and surgery.
  • 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
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Anesthesia and surgery support
  • Consultation with principal investigators
  • Training of staff and students

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research activities
  • Teaching veterinary residents and students
  • Advanced veterinary specialties

Key Requirements

  • DVM, VMD or equivalent degree
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine
  • 2+ years experience in animal-based research
  • Experience with swine, calves, sheep, rabbits, and rodents
  • Experience working with research staff and animal care staff
  • Ability to supervise staff

Work Rights

Not specified

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