What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian II position at LAB Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc.?
Job Description Labcorp Drug Development is looking for a Veterinarian II to provide veterinary health care for laboratory animals, give advice regarding the care and maintenance of laboratory animals, and provide training for technicians. To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with applicable animal welfare regulations and help maintain facilities for AAALAC accreditation. Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide laboratory animal medical and surgical care by examination, treatment and advice to ensure adequate and humane veterinary support, with minimal supervision/mentoring. Assist supervisor to ensure that company policies and practices regarding animal care and welfare are in compliance with relevant regulations Assist in training of staff including, where applicable, annual externship program. Serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, as needed. Performs physical examinations of laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOP. Performs ophthalmic or other veterinary examinations on laboratory animals. Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary. Participates in client conference calls and visits. Manages projects and complex cases independently. Develops skills related to client-requested veterinary procedures (e.g., skin biopsies, bone marrow samples, CSF collection, anesthesia techniques). Mentors veterinarian I and veterinary and animal operations staff. Learn to provide scientific expertise on animal health, biology, physiology, and research methodology to staff scientists and technicians. Requirements: Graduate of AVMA accredited veterinary school or equivalent or equivalent training with ECFVG certification, is required. 3 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred. Must have a veterinary license in at least one state and ability to obtain a license and USDA accreditation in the state in which the position is located (i.e. Wisconsin, Indiana, etc.) within 6 months. Knowledge of small and large animals used in research. Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.
