Research/ Clinical Veterinarian Gastroenterology

Provide veterinary support for in vivo studies in the multidisciplinary Traverso laboratory. This includes working with small and large animals on studies that explore the ability to deliver therapies in a more advanced and accurate way that translates to better patient care for metabolic diseases as well as others.

Responsibilities include managing and supporting in vivo studies; assisting post-docs/students/technical staff in study design and protocol generation; maintaining protocols, renewals and amendments; teaching and training that complements the local requirements including animal welfare, handling and behavior, anesthesia and analgesia, procedural and surgical techniques, and regulatory mandates; performing in vivo studies that require additional support in a variety of species and models; working collaboratively to create new animal models and generate potential areas to expand applications; collection of data and analysis including contributions to manuscripts and presentations.

Local travel within the city and state may be required as well as occasional international travel.

REQUIRED: DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or from an AVMA-listed veterinary school with ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) certification; license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state; and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

PREFERRED: Experience practicing or training in veterinary medicine in a research setting for at least a year or similar relevant experience.

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