Veterinarian MD/Medical Philadelphia, PA, US Pay Rate Low: 65.00 | Pay Rate High: 75.00 + Added - 15/11/2024 Apply for Job **Job Title:** Academic Research Veterinarian **Location:** Philadelphia, PA **Pay:** $65-75/hour **Position Summary:** The Academic Research Veterinarian ensures the health, welfare, and ethical treatment of laboratory animals in a research environment. This role involves providing clinical care, regulatory oversight, and training to support research activities. **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Clinical Care:** + Deliver preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic care for laboratory animals, including rodents, non-human primates, and other species. + Perform health assessments, surgical procedures, and treatments to ensure animal well-being. **2. Regulatory Compliance:** + Actively participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to review and approve protocols for ethical and humane animal use. + Ensure compliance with institutional policies, USDA regulations, Public Health Service (PHS) Policy, and AAALAC International standards. + Maintain accurate medical and compliance records for inspections and audits. **3. Training and Mentorship:** + Design and deliver training programs on animal handling, anesthesia, surgery, and ethical practices for researchers and staff. + Mentor veterinary students, residents, or interns engaged in academic research. **4. Research Support:** + Advise researchers on protocol development, including selecting appropriate animal models and experimental techniques. + Contribute to preclinical study design, execution, and data interpretation. + Publish and present research findings to advance veterinary and comparative medicine. **5. Program Leadership and Development:** + Support continuous improvement of the animal care and use program. + Lead responses to challenges, including disease outbreaks or protocol deviations. **Qualifications:** **Education:** + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited institution. + Advanced training (residency or equivalent) in laboratory animal medicine or related specialties is preferred. **Licensure and Certification:** + Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in [State/Region]. + Board certification or eligibility with the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) is highly desirable. **Experience:** + Experience in academic research, laboratory animal care, or biomedical research. + Knowledge of care and use of rodent and non-rodent species in research. **Skills and Competencies:** + Expertise in animal welfare, research methodologies, and biomedical science. + Strong interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills. + Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. + Analytical and problem-solving skills for research and protocol development. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in animal care and scientific discovery within an academic setting. INDBH We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.