RPM Research
Position Description:
Clinical Veterinarian Herd Health for Non-Human Primates Location:
Temperate South Texas
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
About the Role: Are you a dynamic clinical veterinarian eager to work with non-human primates, primarily rhesus macaques, in an AAALAC-accredited, PHS-assured, and CDC-registered facility? This unique position offers the opportunity to be part of a distinguished team of veterinary professionals dedicated to exceptional animal care and welfare.
Why Join Us? - Be part of a fast-paced environment working with a complex species. - No need to worry about the cost of medicine or treatments—focus on providing exceptional care. - Opportunities for professional growth and development in a unique branch of veterinary medicine. - Collaborate with a team of 6 dedicated DVMs and other veterinary professionals. - Engage in a rewarding career with varied responsibilities, from neonatal care to managing a breeding colony. - Opportunities for career development and advancement
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for laboratory animals, ensuring humane veterinary support. - Conduct physical, ophthalmic, and other necessary exams on laboratory animals. - Offer expertise in animal health, biology, physiology, and research methodology to staff scientists and technicians, providing training as needed. - Assist the site supervisor in ensuring compliance with policies and practices related to animal care and welfare. - Report and resolve all animal care concerns promptly. - Work within the business operations of import, export, and quarantine of an animal supplier. - Engage in the breeding colony, overseeing primates at various life stages, including neonatal, juvenile, pregnancy, weaning, pairing, and behavioral enrichment. - Perform procedures such as C-sections, ultrasounds, nutritional monitoring, dystocia management, and routine health exams for a large population.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Clinical experience (training provided for the right candidate). - Experience with non-human primates is desirable but not required; however, a desire to work with NHPs is essential. - Active DEA registration. - Ability to obtain a Texas DVM license within 30 days of the offer. - Willingness to work with laboratory animals in a research/laboratory setting. - Excellent communication skills, a focus on compliance, and a commitment to animal health and welfare.
Benefits:
- DEA registration reimbursement. - Continuing education reimbursement. - Paid time off and holidays. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Health savings account and flexible spending account. - Veterinary Student Loan Repayment assistance (up to $15,000 a year) - Highly competitive salary AND a low-cost-of-living area
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of non-human primates and the human medicine they support!
Clinical Veterinarian Herd Health for Non-Human Primates Location:
Temperate South Texas
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
About the Role: Are you a dynamic clinical veterinarian eager to work with non-human primates, primarily rhesus macaques, in an AAALAC-accredited, PHS-assured, and CDC-registered facility? This unique position offers the opportunity to be part of a distinguished team of veterinary professionals dedicated to exceptional animal care and welfare.
Why Join Us? - Be part of a fast-paced environment working with a complex species. - No need to worry about the cost of medicine or treatments—focus on providing exceptional care. - Opportunities for professional growth and development in a unique branch of veterinary medicine. - Collaborate with a team of 6 dedicated DVMs and other veterinary professionals. - Engage in a rewarding career with varied responsibilities, from neonatal care to managing a breeding colony. - Opportunities for career development and advancement
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for laboratory animals, ensuring humane veterinary support. - Conduct physical, ophthalmic, and other necessary exams on laboratory animals. - Offer expertise in animal health, biology, physiology, and research methodology to staff scientists and technicians, providing training as needed. - Assist the site supervisor in ensuring compliance with policies and practices related to animal care and welfare. - Report and resolve all animal care concerns promptly. - Work within the business operations of import, export, and quarantine of an animal supplier. - Engage in the breeding colony, overseeing primates at various life stages, including neonatal, juvenile, pregnancy, weaning, pairing, and behavioral enrichment. - Perform procedures such as C-sections, ultrasounds, nutritional monitoring, dystocia management, and routine health exams for a large population.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Clinical experience (training provided for the right candidate). - Experience with non-human primates is desirable but not required; however, a desire to work with NHPs is essential. - Active DEA registration. - Ability to obtain a Texas DVM license within 30 days of the offer. - Willingness to work with laboratory animals in a research/laboratory setting. - Excellent communication skills, a focus on compliance, and a commitment to animal health and welfare.
Benefits:
- DEA registration reimbursement. - Continuing education reimbursement. - Paid time off and holidays. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Health savings account and flexible spending account. - Veterinary Student Loan Repayment assistance (up to $15,000 a year) - Highly competitive salary AND a low-cost-of-living area
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of non-human primates and the human medicine they support!