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
The Clinical Veterinarian I is responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and supporting the management of all aspects of animal health care within the colony. This role focuses on clinical care, including diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, and euthanasia, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through SOP and protocol reviews. Additional responsibilities include assisting with animal behavior programs, maintaining biosecurity measures, and recommending care improvements. The position also involves training and oversight of educational programs, as well as advising scientists and clients on animal health and welfare for research and development initiatives.
The Clinical Veterinarian II is responsible for delivering advanced veterinary services and managing comprehensive health care for the animal colony. This role includes performing complex diagnostics, major procedures, and surgeries, while ensuring regulatory compliance through protocol reviews, post-approval monitoring, and participation as an IACUC member or designated reviewer. Additional duties involve designing and overseeing biosecurity programs, refining animal care practices, and acting as study director for internal colonies. The position also supports education by hosting veterinary interns and providing continuing training for staff, as well as contributing to research and development through study intervention planning, piloting new techniques, and participating in projects that may lead to presentations or publications
The Senior Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for delivering advanced veterinary services and overseeing all aspects of animal health care within the colony. This role involves performing high-risk procedures and surgeries, conducting trend analyses of health cases, and implementing corrective actions. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance through protocol reviews, supporting the attending veterinarian during audits and client visits, and serving as a voting member of IACUC/AWB. The position leads biosecurity and welfare programs, collaborates on care refinements, and participates in vendor audits. Additional duties include training junior veterinarians, developing research and vivarium education programs, and advising stakeholders on health monitoring, model quality, and 3R principles. With specialty expertise or certification, the veterinarian also leads R&D studies, pilots new techniques, and acts as a key site contact, supporting strategic planning with the attending veterinarian.
The Manager, Veterinary Medicine leads site-level veterinary care and health programs, ensuring compliance, biosecurity, and animal welfare. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing a team, developing SOPs, overseeing audits, and providing training. Acting as a key advisor and potential attending veterinarian, the position supports strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration to maintain high standards of animal care and research quality.
The Senior Manager, Veterinary Medicine leads all aspects of veterinary care and health management for the animal colony while serving as a people leader with direct reports. This role oversees veterinary care, behavioral programs, biosecurity, and animal welfare, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives local projects. Additionally, the position provides strategic guidance, training, and stakeholder collaboration to maintain high standards of animal care and research quality.
The Associate Director, Veterinary Medicine oversees comprehensive veterinary care and health programs for the animal colony while serving as a people leader with direct reports. This role manages veterinary care, behavioral management, biosecurity, and animal welfare initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads local projects. Additionally, the position provides strategic guidance, training, and stakeholder collaboration, while supporting the Director in managing divisional operations.
The Director, Veterinary Medicine oversees comprehensive veterinary care and animal health programs while managing a team of veterinarians and technical staff. This role drives strategic initiatives in veterinary care, biosecurity, and animal welfare, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads audits and client interactions. Additionally, the position provides expert guidance, training, and cross-site collaboration, while contributing to business growth and strategic planning at site, regional, and global levels.
The Senior Director, Veterinary Medicine provides strategic oversight of veterinary care, animal welfare, biosecurity, and husbandry programs across multiple sites and regions. This role ensures regulatory compliance, advises leadership teams, and represents the organization to external regulators and key clients. Additionally, it drives regional program alignment, mentors veterinary teams, and leads multi-site strategic planning and leadership initiatives to support business objectives and operational excellence.
The Executive Director, Veterinary Medicine provides strategic oversight of veterinary care programs and practices worldwide, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistency across all sites. This role leads global initiatives, advises executive leadership, and represents the organization to regulatory bodies, while driving operational excellence, team development, and business growth through strategic planning and integration activities.
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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.
