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Overview
Labcorp Drug Development is looking for a
Veterinarian II
to provide veterinary health care for laboratory animals, advise on the care and maintenance of laboratory animals, and provide training for technicians. To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with applicable animal welfare regulations and help maintain facilities for AAALAC accreditation.
Responsibilities
Provide laboratory animal medical and surgical care by examination, treatment and advice to ensure adequate and humane veterinary support, with minimal supervision/mentoring.
Assist supervisor to ensure that company policies and practices regarding animal care and welfare are in compliance with relevant regulations.
Assist in training of staff including, where applicable, annual externship program.
Serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, as needed.
Perform physical examinations of laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOP.
Perform ophthalmic or other veterinary examinations on laboratory animals. Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
Participate in client conference calls and visits.
Manage projects and complex cases independently.
Develop skills related to client-requested veterinary procedures (e.g., skin biopsies, bone marrow samples, CSF collection, anesthesia techniques).
Mentor veterinarian I and veterinary and animal operations staff.
Learn to provide scientific expertise on animal health, biology, physiology, and research methodology to staff scientists and technicians.
Requirements
Graduate of AVMA-accredited veterinary school or equivalent, or equivalent training with ECFVG certification, is required.
3 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
Must have a veterinary license in at least one state and ability to obtain a license and USDA accreditation in the state in which the position is located within 6 months.
Knowledge of small and large animals used in research.
Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals.
Benefits Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
For more detailed information, please note information about benefits is available upon request.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact Labcorp Accessibility. Information about how we collect and store your personal data is available in our Privacy Statement.
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Veterinarian II
to provide veterinary health care for laboratory animals, advise on the care and maintenance of laboratory animals, and provide training for technicians. To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with applicable animal welfare regulations and help maintain facilities for AAALAC accreditation.
Responsibilities
Provide laboratory animal medical and surgical care by examination, treatment and advice to ensure adequate and humane veterinary support, with minimal supervision/mentoring.
Assist supervisor to ensure that company policies and practices regarding animal care and welfare are in compliance with relevant regulations.
Assist in training of staff including, where applicable, annual externship program.
Serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, as needed.
Perform physical examinations of laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOP.
Perform ophthalmic or other veterinary examinations on laboratory animals. Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
Participate in client conference calls and visits.
Manage projects and complex cases independently.
Develop skills related to client-requested veterinary procedures (e.g., skin biopsies, bone marrow samples, CSF collection, anesthesia techniques).
Mentor veterinarian I and veterinary and animal operations staff.
Learn to provide scientific expertise on animal health, biology, physiology, and research methodology to staff scientists and technicians.
Requirements
Graduate of AVMA-accredited veterinary school or equivalent, or equivalent training with ECFVG certification, is required.
3 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
Must have a veterinary license in at least one state and ability to obtain a license and USDA accreditation in the state in which the position is located within 6 months.
Knowledge of small and large animals used in research.
Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals.
Benefits Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
For more detailed information, please note information about benefits is available upon request.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact Labcorp Accessibility. Information about how we collect and store your personal data is available in our Privacy Statement.
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