Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian (Swine Research Facility)

Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day operations at a swine research facility
- Provide routine veterinary care for USDA covered species
- Provide surgical and post-operative care/procedures
- Conduct disease testing; perform euthanasia and related tasks
- Maintain animal health and complete required USDA/FDA records; follow SOPs

Minimum Requirements (Associate Research Veterinarian):
- DVM with 2+ years veterinary practice experience
- 1+ year providing veterinary care to pigs
- 1+ year performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications
- No other interactions with pigs outside the company
- Physical demands: lift 75 lbs to waist level; carry 50 lbs; push/pull 200 lbs on wheels

Minimum Requirements (Research Veterinarian):
- DVM with 5+ years veterinary practice experience
- 3+ years providing veterinary care to pigs
- 3+ years medical tests/behavior observation/sample collection/medication administration
- Virginia license to practice veterinary medicine; USDA Level II Accreditation; eligible for DEA license
- Proficient in abdominal/general surgery including C-section
- No other interactions with pigs outside the company
- Physical demands: lift 75 lbs to waist level; carry 50 lbs; push/pull 200 lbs on wheels

Preferred Qualifications (Associate):
- Virginia medical license; USDA Level II Accreditation; eligible for DEA license
- Surgical skills for abdominal/general surgery including C-section

Job Location:
- Blacksburg, VA

Benefits (eligible employees):
- Medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, wellness resources, 401k & ESPP, paid time off & paid parental leave, disability benefits.