What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at Actalent?
Description
Lead and oversee preclinical large animal studies (swine models) Provide hands-on veterinary support including anesthesia, surgical support, and post-operative care Collaborate with industry sponsors, faculty, and clinical teams on study execution Design and support research protocols, study endpoints, and model selection Ensure compliance with IACUC, USDA, and OLAW regulations Support SOP development, workflow optimization, and program growth Train and mentor research staff, technicians, and collaborators
Skills
Swine Handling & Veterinary Support, Animal research, veterinary, Laboratory Animal Medicine, IACUC / Animal Research Compliance, IACUC, Surgical Support / Anesthesia, Biology, Animal surgery, Animal health, animal handling, Veterinary anesthesia
Top Skills Details
Swine Handling & Veterinary Support,Animal research,veterinary,Laboratory Animal Medicine,IACUC / Animal Research Compliance,IACUC,Surgical Support / Anesthesia
Additional Skills & Qualifications
DVM, VMD, or equivalent Eligible for veterinary licensure in Massachusetts 5 years of experience in: Laboratory animal medicine OR Large animal/preclinical research Experience with swine models strongly preferred Experience in anesthesia, surgery support, and perioperative care Strong working knowledge of IACUC and regulatory compliance
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Worcester, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Worcester,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $85 - $110