Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian

Role Summary

We are looking for someone to join our dynamic team in a critical role involving the veterinary care of pigs. The Associate Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian position is a hands-on role that is responsible for performing day-to-day operations at the swine research facility. This involves activities related to routine veterinary care of the USDA covered species, surgical / post-operative care and procedures, disease testing, euthanasia and others. Must be able to maintain animal health and other USDA/FDA related record and be able to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily veterinary care to pigs at the swine facility
• Perform surgical and post-operative procedures, disease testing, and euthanasia as required
• Maintain animal health and comply with USDA/FDA records and SOPs

Qualifications

• Minimum for Associate Research Veterinarian:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 2+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
  • 1+ years of experience providing veterinary care to pigs
  • 1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications
  • 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
• Minimum for Research Veterinarian:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 5+ years of experience in veterinary practice
  • 3+ years of experience providing veterinary care to pigs
  • 3+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications
  • Licensed Medical Veterinarian Virginia License to Practice Veterinary Medicine, USDA Level II Accreditation, Eligible for DEA License
  • Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery including caesarian section
  • 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
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Licensed Medical Veterinarian Virginia License to Practice Veterinary Medicine, USDA Level II Accreditation, Eligible for DEA License
  • Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery including caesarian section

Skills

• Veterinary clinical skills in swine care
• Surgical proficiency including abdominal and general procedures
• Record-keeping compliant with USDA/FDA requirements

Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Additional Requirements

• Must not have any other interactions with pigs outside of the company
• Physical demands as listed in qualifications