Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian

Role Summary

Associate Veterinary/Research Veterinarian position involving the veterinary care of pigs at a swine research facility, including routine veterinary care, surgical/post-operative procedures, disease testing, euthanasia, and related records in compliance with SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations at the swine research facility related to routine veterinary care of USDA covered species
• Provide surgical and post-operative care and procedures
• Conduct disease testing, observe behavior, collect samples, administer medications
• Perform euthanasia and maintain animal health records in line with USDA/FDA requirements
• Follow SOPs and ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards

Qualifications

• Required: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 2+ years of experience in a veterinary practice (Associate level)
• Required: 1+ years of experience providing veterinary care to pigs
• Required: 1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications
• Required: Must not have any other interactions with pigs outside of the company
• Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level; Carry 50 lbs; Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels
• Desirable: Licensed Medical Veterinarian in Virginia; USDA Level II Accreditation; Eligible for DEA License
• Desirable: Proficient in surgical skills including abdominal and general surgery (e.g., caesarian section)
• Note: For the Associate level, these requirements differ from the Research Veterinarian level (see below)

Qualifications

• Required: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 5+ years of experience in veterinary practice
• Required: 3+ years of experience providing veterinary care to pigs
• Required: 3+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications
• Required: Virginia veterinary license to practice; USDA Level II Accreditation; Eligible for DEA License
• Required: Proficient in surgical skills and capable of abdominal and general surgery including caesarian section
• Required: Must not have any other interactions with pigs outside of the company
• Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level; Carry 50 lbs; Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Qualifications

• Preferred: Virginia veterinary license; USDA Level II Accreditation; Eligible for DEA License
• Preferred: Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery including caesarian section

Location

This position is located at our Blacksburg, VA facility.