Clinical Site Veterinarian

Role Summary

Clinical Site Veterinarian at the Winslow site, providing health care to animals in Manufacturing and Quality departments. Serves as Local Animal Welfare Officer (LAWO) and supports global Animal Welfare policy and accreditation activities. Works closely with Regulatory, Quality Control/Avian Services Team Leader, Quality Assurance, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Manages Avian Health & Biosecurity: Implements and improves programs for flock health monitoring, biosecurity, and cleaning/disinfection to ensure high quality and disease-free birds for research; addresses hatchability and incubation issues; provides technical guidance for chick health.
• Provides Technical Expertise & Training: Leads and supports vaccine testing, husbandry program development, and training for personnel on clinical, husbandry, and animal welfare procedures; expertise in vaccine and challenge administration, clinical observation, and necropsy techniques.
• Champions Animal Welfare: Serves as LAWO, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and ethical treatment of animals; participates in audits, guides staff, oversees incident reporting, staff screening, and risk mitigation related to animal welfare; contributes to facility improvements.
• Leads IACUC Activities: Collaborates with IACUC to establish and maintain appropriate procedures; rotates as Attending Veterinarian and voting member on the IACUC.
• Manages Select Agent Program: Serves as the Responsible Officer for the Select Agent Program, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and American College of Avian Pathologist (ACPV) certification.
• Required: Previous experience with poultry and a working knowledge of relevant practices.
• Required: Ability to obtain and maintain FBI background check clearance to work with select agents.

Preferred

• Experience with USDA regulations and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching.
• Experience in an Animal Welfare-regulated environment or in the Animal Health industry with pre-clinical and clinical model understanding.