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Job Summary:
A Clinical Veterinarian II is responsible for providing consultation, oversight, and direct support of veterinary care activities for all animals used by Charles River Laboratories; supporting the IACUC to ensure compliance with animal welfare standards and regulations by AAALAC, Int., USDA, and PHS-OLAW; and supporting the evaluation of test article effects by performing examinations and making assessments to interpret study effects on animals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily animal health assessment program including both routine stock and study examinations which support research.
• Respond to requests for veterinary care, planned or emergency, by examining the animal, communicating with staff, and following the case until resolution, and address veterinary concerns.  
• May perform surgical support and provide anesthesia, surgical and analgesic technical expertise/advice.
• Functions as departmental representative for interdepartmental communications and initiatives as required.
• Supports and contributes to occupational health and safety program.
• Support the overall training program for veterinary techniques/treatments performed by veterinary technicians/technical staff and ensure that training is properly documented and regularly updated.  Contributes to training others in research animal techniques and other aspects of vivarium operations.
• May assist in the development of operating objectives and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• May serve as a full or ad-hoc member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), assisting in protocol review and other efforts as identified.
• Develop understanding of animal welfare regulations and standards and their application.
• Development of understanding of the 3Rs and considers where refinements may be applied within the animal care program.  Works with cross-site team members to implement refinements.
• In consultation with the Study Director is a contact for Sponsor discussion on veterinary care and animal responses to the test article as well as review study plans as needed.
• Actively engages with internal and external customers and demonstrates understanding of customers’ needs, requirements, and expectations.

Job Qualifications:
 

• Education: DVM or equivalent degree required
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in veterinary medicine required; experience in laboratory animal medicine or relevant area/education preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Must be able to obtain a veterinary license, controlled substances license, and USDA accreditation in state of employment.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including ability to learn a validated system
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make quick decisions, communicate decisions effectively, and lead/manage staff in a growing, changing environment