Principal Veterinarian

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Veterinarian for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada. 

Job Summary

Responsible for providing professional veterinary services. Oversee and perform veterinary procedures that support all studies.  Assist the Director in oversight of the animal care and use program as needed.  May supervise or oversee veterinary staff and manage the activities of assigned section to ensure effective performance.  Assist the Director in department management functions as required and serve as acting department head in Director's absence.  

Essential Duties:

•    Oversee daily animal health assessment program.  
•    Perform veterinary rounds as scheduled and provide clinical care and preventive medicine support.
•    May perform surgical support and provide anesthesia, surgical and analgesic technical expertise/advice to facilitate protocol development.
•    May lead the surgical team in developing new skills and procedures to expand the surgical portfolio. Assist in the evaluation of the surgical infrastructure as well as the staff need to support the development and maintenance of the surgical team’s skills and innovative processes.
•    Represent site on cross-site teams where the individual’s expertise is needed.
•    Provide subject-matter expert input for animal health matters to Study Directors, Client Services and Sponsors. 
•    Collaborate and facilitate teamwork among veterinarians, veterinary technicians, behaviorists, surgical staff and Animal Care Services and Technical Operations staff. 
•    Responsible for overseeing department-wide programs (e.g. Biosecurity, controlled drugs, new technique development).
•    May assist in sentinel animal monitoring and other monitoring programs. Review diagnostic results and advise on animal treatment plans/biosecurity program accordingly.
•    Responsible for the overall training program for veterinary technicians/staff. Ensure that training is properly documented and regularly updated as necessary.
•    Participate in the design and implementation of programs to assess vendors for animals and critical animal related suppliers.  Monitor a Biosecurity program appropriate to site needs.  
•    Serve as advisor to management in technical matters as they relate to the site including application of new technology, the use of alternatives, new animal models, and any changes in national policies, procedures, guidelines or regulations affecting animal care and use.  
•    Assist Director in oversight of quarantine and conditioning program which includes participation in vendor management, e.g. conducting site visits, reviewing vendor health information, communicating specific issues related to shipments to them, and tracking overall vendor performance.
•    Perform expert veterinary research support to Study Directors and Sponsors.

Job Qualifications

•    Education:  Veterinary degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) or international equivalent.
•    Experience:  Minimum of 10 years related experience in research/lab animal/GLP environment. Two years supervisory/ management experience preferred.
•    Certification/Licensure:  Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state required.  Ability to practice veterinary medicine in the work state highly desirable.  ACLAM eligibility or accreditation is highly desired.
•    Other:  Computer literacy (Windows PC) and Excel.  Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and guidelines that govern animal research, research conduct principles (GLP) and current methodology of laboratory animal medicine and management is important.
 

The pay range for this position is $185,000 - 200,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.