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Research Veterinarian (DPF) Stewartville, MN

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Research Veterinarian (DPF) – Stewartville, MN To apply: https://vhr-unither.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Research-Veterinarian_R04114?q=research

Who We Are We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life‑threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

We are the first publicly‑traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth‑sensitive energy utilization.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life‑threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder‑led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

Who You Are Are you a veterinarian with experience working with large animals? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team working in xenotransplantation?

The Research Veterinarian will provide veterinary care for pigs in a designated pathogen free (DPF) facility. This role plays a critical part in the performance of all veterinary procedures (survival and non‑surgeries, sample collection and necropsies) for the xenotransplantation program. The Veterinarian will provide routine veterinary care as well as preventive medical care, medical nursing, and euthanasia of the USDA covered species in addition to maintaining the animal health records.

Manage all health aspects of pigs

Diagnose and treat animals for medical conditions

Assist and perform surgery on animals

Test for and vaccinate against diseases

Operate medical equipment

Prescribe medication

Manage semen collection and artificial insemination programs

Maintain animal treatment records

Euthanize and perform comprehensive necropsies on animals

May be responsible for the supervision and professional development of licensed veterinary technician(s) and/or animal technician(s)

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

5+ years of experience working in a Veterinary practice

3+ years of experience providing large animal veterinary care with preference toward porcine

3+ years of experience following IACUC and research protocols and working with controlled substances

3+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals

DVM at an accredited university with specialty focus on large animal care

License to Practice Veterinary Medicine in Minnesota (or in a neighboring state and able to obtain license in Minnesota), USDA Level II Accreditation, Eligible for DEA License

Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery

Understanding of US FDA CFR for Xenotransplantation products for human use

Understanding and ability to apply principles of evidence‑based medicine to a swine herd with unique needs and requirements

Possess critical thinking and problem solving ability to provide novel solutions to medical problems

Demonstrated understanding of GxP compliance

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Ability to coach and train team members

Ability to author or edit SOPs

Must not have interaction with pigs outside of the company

Physical Demand:

Lift 75 lbs to waist level

Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Job Location & Travel This position will initially be located remotely while the site is under construction, but will eventually be a fully onsite role at the Stewartville, MN location. This position will require travel around 25% in the first year, and have a longer term travel expectation of up to 10%.

At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

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