Location: Parkville, MD
Company: Vetco Clinics
Veterinary & Animal Care Jobs encompass a variety of roles dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians, who diagnose and treat illnesses in animals, to veterinary technicians, who support vets in procedures and care. Other roles include animal trainers, groomers, and shelter staff, all working toward ensuring animals live healthy and enriched lives. These jobs typically require a deep compassion for animals, a strong sense of ethics, and, for some positions, formal education and certification. This field is characterized by its blend of medical knowledge, hands-on animal interaction, and a commitment to animal welfare.
you need to grow and develop in your career. As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes.
Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe. Job Summary We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for our Safety backssment site located in Frederick, Maryland. The Clinical Veterinarian will be responsible for providing professional veterinary services
and assisting with the management of all phases of health care for the animal colony. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
Perform veterinary rounds as scheduled, and provide clinical care and preventive medicine support. Perform surgical support and provide anesthesia, surgical and analgesic technical expertise/advice to facilitate protocol development. Assist in the development and deliver training for staff. training may include veterinary diagnostics, techniques and minor surgical procedures. Provide animal health care guidance for veterinary services personnel as required. Ensure that reports and other materials are prepared and submitted as required.
May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare type content.
Provide support for activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including protocol review, program review and facility inspections. May serve on the IACUC committee. Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required. Perform literature searches relating to veterinary subject matters. Ensure facility is in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards that relate to animal care and use (e. g. USDA, FDA, AAALAC). Make recommendations and assist in establishing and enhancing veterinary and animal care standards.
Use controlled substances and be responsible for maintaining appropriate records. May assist in management of the activities of assigned section, including providing direction to Veterinary Technicians, scheduling activities, and personnel development of veterinary technical team and husbandry staff. Perform special projects and assist with administrative efforts as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Veterinary degree (D. V. M. /V. M. D. ) Related experience with animal care and surgical techniques. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U. S. state. Ability to practice veterinary medicine in the work state highly desirable. USDA accreditation or application submitted within 1 month of hire. Proficient in Computers (MS Office Suite). Must be organized, can prioritize work and meet deadlines. Must have strong communication skills. Must be available to be on call on a rotating weekend shift. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a research/lab animal/GLP environment.
Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. About Safety backssment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety backssment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.
Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety backssment facilities. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety backssment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development.
Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges.
Our client base includes global medical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
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can be as little as 2 days a week or as much as 4-5 days a week. You will be assisted by an amazing vet tech team and team of trained clinic volunteers. Benefits include health, dental, vision and paid vacation. Responsibilities: Perform routine spay/neuter surgeries on both public and shelter animals.
Perform the occasional mass removal, enucleation, amputation, and whatever other surgeries that the veterinarian is comfortable with on shelter animals. Perform any surgery for the public that the vet is comfortable with. Examine shelter animals and recommend treatment plans. Examinations and documentation for animal abuse cases. Perform vaccine clinics for the public at the shelter’s discretion,
typically once per month. Public wellness checks are at the discretion of the veterinarian. It is important that the veterinarian work in a team like atmosphere with the shelter staff, have an open mind in developing treatment plans, and have compassion for shelter animals.
Email your resume to: Kimberly Nock (Executive Director) 410-749-xyz X
but not limited to: anesthesia induction and intubation, monitoring, record keeping, knowledge of anesthetic medications, CRI calculations, sterile technique, and operating room preparation. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of experience in a specialty hospital setting, or in a position with a high surgical caseload.
We are looking to add a team player who has strong communication and time management skills. This role would support our advanced diagnostic imaging service (MRI and CT), as well as our surgical caseload for two full-time neurologists and one anesthesia veterinarian. Benefits for full-time employees include competitive salary, 401K, health insurance, pet insurance,
life/accident/disability insurance, professional dues, CE, and paid time off. Some weekend availability is required. A signing bonus will be considered for successful applicants. For more information about our practice, visit.
feel strongly about helping animals, love the idea of funding Maryland SPCA programs, and long to be part of a fun, passionate team, this job is for you. Position Summary: The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of client owned patients.
Responsibilities: Administrative Maintain complete and detail oriented medical records on all patients seen by the veterinarian Create clear diagnostic plans and treatment plans for sick/ailing patients Mentor and oversee Exam Room Veterinary Technicians on animal examination techniques and protocols Mentor and oversee the work of Surgical Veterinary Technicians on surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery Attend
management and staff meetings as needed Attend weekly veterinary rounds Maintain Continuing Education requirements as set forth by the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Collaborate with other staff veterinarians to achieve best practices in procedures, prevention and treatment of infectious disease, diagnosing non-infectious illnesses, and implementing treatments Medical Care Perform regular and preventive health examinations on small animals/house pets Inoculate animals against various diseases Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis Perform laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests including parasitology, hematology,
and urinalysis Help train new employees to operate effectively in the clinical environment Use a comprehensive diagnostic approach to determine illness in each patient Assist in identifying animals in need of emergency intervention and specialist consultations Review radiology and lab work Provide input on existing medical standard operating procedures and new initiatives Work with appropriate personnel to maintain a successful medicine program Surgical Care Perform spay/neuter surgeries, including pubescent and pregnant animals.
Perform various soft tissue surgeries such as enucleations, mass removals, amputations, entropion etc. Coordinate and provide special medical care to animals, post surgically Provide input on existing surgical standard operating procedures and new initiatives Collaborate with other staff/contract veterinarians to ensure high quality, high volume surgical practices are implemented Work with appropriate personnel to maintain successful surgery program Document surgical procedures in medical records, with clear plan if needed Experience and knowledge in dentistry is preferred, but not required Qualification Requirements: 2-3 years relevant small animal veterinary experience including medicine and surgery No sanctions with the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Maintain an active Maryland Veterinary License, Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance License, and Professional Liability Insurance Policy Able to exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the animals, Neighborhood Vet Care, and the MD SPCA.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and team-building skills Strong communication skills Positive attitude and ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations
