Planet Pharma
Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr MUST HAVES:
DVM required A few years working with laboratory animal medicine including experience with nonhuman primates (NHP) Active veterinary license in at least 1 US State About the Role
Examines, diagnoses, and treats laboratory animals to ensure the health of animals used in scientific research and to comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment in support of study conduct by performing the following duties. Supports the design and performance of studies in collaboration with Study Directors and other personnel. Primary contributor to improvements in the department of reproductive toxicology specifically regarding infant care and dam assessments, including the development of staff training programs and specific guidelines for care of high-risk animals. What You’ll do Here
Maintain good laboratory practices (GLP) Provide routine and/or specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services for laboratory animals. Provide professional leadership in the care and resolution of complex medical cases that arise within the facility Assist in the design and implementation of the preventive medicine program for all animal species Provide training and supervision of staff regarding technical procedures, appropriateness of such and the humane use of animals in their programs Assist in maintaining compliance with federal regulations governing the humane care and use of laboratory animals Assist in the development, review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP) relating to animal issues Assist with training sessions, including husbandry, veterinary care, utilization of animal models and development of safety, biosafety, emergency response and occupational health programs Assist the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, including reviewing protocols, animal colony issues, management issues and consultations Assist in selecting animals for specific research based on knowledge of species and research principles and techniques Perform clerical/administrative duties, including medical records, reports, examination sheets, and forms readied for use for recording procedures etc. May assume regulatory responsibilities in the absence of the attending veterinarian Ensure preventive health program execution, domestic isolation programs, colony/stock animal’s health/medical care Share clinical rotation with other vets including on-call weekends and holidays Act as after-hours emergency contact Author and present publications, conference presentations What You’ll Need to Succeed
A few years working with laboratory animal medicine including experience with nonhuman primates (NHP) Experience with FDA GLP preferred Active veterinary license in at least 1 US State Must acquire California State License in Veterinary Medicine within 1 year of job start Graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary schools must have educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) certification Basic computer skills sufficient to perform the daily duties of the role Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research and Science Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Location: Sacramento, CA
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$170,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr MUST HAVES:
DVM required A few years working with laboratory animal medicine including experience with nonhuman primates (NHP) Active veterinary license in at least 1 US State About the Role
Examines, diagnoses, and treats laboratory animals to ensure the health of animals used in scientific research and to comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment in support of study conduct by performing the following duties. Supports the design and performance of studies in collaboration with Study Directors and other personnel. Primary contributor to improvements in the department of reproductive toxicology specifically regarding infant care and dam assessments, including the development of staff training programs and specific guidelines for care of high-risk animals. What You’ll do Here
Maintain good laboratory practices (GLP) Provide routine and/or specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services for laboratory animals. Provide professional leadership in the care and resolution of complex medical cases that arise within the facility Assist in the design and implementation of the preventive medicine program for all animal species Provide training and supervision of staff regarding technical procedures, appropriateness of such and the humane use of animals in their programs Assist in maintaining compliance with federal regulations governing the humane care and use of laboratory animals Assist in the development, review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP) relating to animal issues Assist with training sessions, including husbandry, veterinary care, utilization of animal models and development of safety, biosafety, emergency response and occupational health programs Assist the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, including reviewing protocols, animal colony issues, management issues and consultations Assist in selecting animals for specific research based on knowledge of species and research principles and techniques Perform clerical/administrative duties, including medical records, reports, examination sheets, and forms readied for use for recording procedures etc. May assume regulatory responsibilities in the absence of the attending veterinarian Ensure preventive health program execution, domestic isolation programs, colony/stock animal’s health/medical care Share clinical rotation with other vets including on-call weekends and holidays Act as after-hours emergency contact Author and present publications, conference presentations What You’ll Need to Succeed
A few years working with laboratory animal medicine including experience with nonhuman primates (NHP) Experience with FDA GLP preferred Active veterinary license in at least 1 US State Must acquire California State License in Veterinary Medicine within 1 year of job start Graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary schools must have educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) certification Basic computer skills sufficient to perform the daily duties of the role Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research and Science Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Location: Sacramento, CA
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