Grow your career as a veterinarian
Advancing animal welfare through innovative research
Charles River Laboratories is a visionary leader in the development and delivery of advanced drug therapies. Innovating the way modern drug discovery works for more than 75 years, we view every day as an opportunity to improve global health and people’s lives.
We are committed to providing veterinarians with a stimulating and rewarding work environment, empowering them to make a significant impact on global health and animal welfare through their expertise in animal care and research. We prioritize the well-being of our employees, including offering support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
With a workforce of over 20,000 employees spanning 110 facilities across more than 20 countries, we offer an exceptional platform for collaboration. Discover how you can apply multidisciplinary perspectives to resolve unique challenges.
Moment by moment
At Charles River, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career. You’ll be able to contribute to incredible breakthroughs while being a part of exciting experiences.
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Clinical Veterinarian I-III
Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.
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Senior Clinical Veterinarian
Utilize knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimize the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.
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Principal Veterinarian / Associate Director
Conduct veterinary consults, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through resolution.
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Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine
Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.
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Learn about our veterinarian roles
With over 40 years of experience in the field, Charles River offers a comprehensive veterinary pharmaceutical development service. Our services include regulatory trail approval (e.g., ATC), protocol and case report form (CRF) design, investigator selection and training, selection and monitoring of external laboratory facilities, project management, study monitoring and adverse event responses, drug supply and management, quality assurance, statistical analysis, and the production of the final study report
Within Charles River, there are four levels for Clinical Veterinarians: Clinical Veterinarian I, Clinical Veterinarian II, Clinical Veterinarian III and Senior Clinical Veterinarian – giving our veterinarians the opportunity to advance their careers. Clinical Veterinarians focus on the clinical care of animals within the business area. Their responsibilities include routine examinations to assess animal health and identify study effects on animals. They also support regulatory programs by reviewing study protocols, training materials, standard operating procedures, and managing data collection for facility and husbandry procedures. They become adept at interpreting and applying animal welfare regulations in daily activities, take on greater decision-making responsibilities, and enhance their communication with customers and staff across CRL sites.
NHP Veterinarians specializing in the nonhuman primate importation business focus on the medicine and behavior of nonhuman primates. Their role encompasses staff training on animal care and use procedures, oversight of breeding sources, development of preventative medical programs, routine physical examinations, behavioral case management, and clinical care for health issues. Primarily, a nonhuman primate import veterinarian is a clinician and behaviorist with few administrative responsibilities compared to other business areas.
Principal Veterinarians are highly experienced leads in their specialized fields. They bring significant expertise and often contribute to scientific presentations and publications. While Principal Veterinarians and Scientists may still engage in clinical duties, their primary focus is on thought leads, oversight, decision-making, and cross-departmental responsibilities within or across CRL sites. These roles often include management responsibilities.
Staff Veterinarians are responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of research animals. Their duties include providing veterinary medical care, overseeing animal care and use programs for regulatory compliance, performing surgeries and technical procedures, training research staff on proper animal handling, reviewing research protocols, and developing enrichment programs for animal well-being. They collaborate with researchers to support scientific studies while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
Staff Ophthalmologist is a vital member of the study team. They conduct direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, as well as slit lamp microscopy, to ensure the animals are healthy for study participation and to evaluate drug effects post-dosing. They also perform advanced dosing and diagnostic techniques, such as subretinal, intravitreal, suprachoroidal, and intracameral injections, as well as aqueous humor collection. Their expertise extends to conducting electroretinograms, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography, RetCam imaging, and fluorescein angiography.
Veterinary Ophthalmologist is a crucial member of the study team. They conduct direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, as well as slit lamp microscopy, to ensure the animals are healthy for study participation and to evaluate drug effects post-dosing. Additionally, they perform advanced dosing and diagnostic procedures, such as subretinal, intravitreal, suprachoroidal, and intracameral injections. Their expertise includes aqueous humor collection, electroretinograms, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography, RetCam imaging, and fluorescein angiography. Veterinary Ophthalmologists collaborate closely with the study director to interpret study data, assess the safety of drugs before dosing in patients, and provide expert advice on study design and conduct. Their guidance is essential for evaluating ophthalmic test articles and identifying ophthalmic side effects of systemic test articles.
Veterinarians with specialty training in Anatomic Pathology. Their responsibilities include independent routine microscopic evaluation of tissues to identify study effects on animals. They support regulatory programs by preparing reports delineating pathological findings, assisting with necropsy supervision, and interacting with sponsors.
Veterinarians with a Director title primarily manage people and programs. While they may still handle clinical duties and have specialized expertise, their main focus is on management. Their responsibilities include hiring and performance management of staff, overseeing key business processes at their site or across multiple sites, preparing and managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with research, animal welfare, safety, and other regulations. They also represent the company to customers and external bodies.
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Realize your potential at Charles River
We provide an atmosphere that promotes learning and development, growing your career alongside industry experts. Our culture is centered around improving people’s lives and creating a better tomorrow.
Join our team and work with veterinarian professionals to partner in improving the drug development process and delivering safe medicines to patients worldwide.View our open positions and advance your career with Charles River!
Start a fulfilling career
Take a moment and imagine your talents contributing to new discoveries and clinical breakthroughs that advance global human health. That’s a big deal – and it happens every day at Charles River. Join us today!
We have a place for you to make a difference
Charles River is committed to elevating human health on a global scale. This is reflected in our key locations around the world.
North America
Our strategically located facilities across North America enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Europe
Our strategically located facilities across Europe enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Asia
Our strategically located facilities across Asia enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Remote
Our strategically located facilities around the world enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Meet your recruiter
If you are a Veterinarian and would like to talk to our Senior Recruiter, please reach out to Mitch – [email protected]
Why we’re here
Our shared mission is simple, but incredibly powerful. Together, we create healthier lives.
Take a moment and imagine your talents contributing to new discoveries and clinical breakthroughs that advance global human health. That’s a big deal, and it happens every day here at Charles River.
A career with Charles River is so much more than a job. For many, it’s a personal journey. The difference you can make starts the moment you arrive. Beyond the innovative therapies we support, your important work has an impact on countless lives locally and globally.
