Attending Veterinarian; Veterinary Medicine Research and Development; Michigan
Zoetis

Job Info

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Role Description

Company Overview:

Zoetis is the world's largest animal health company with over 70 years of experience, a market presence in over 100 countries with more than 14,000 colleagues worldwide. Zoetis provides medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, genetic tests, biodevices and precision animal health products in support of purpose to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

Position Overview:

Zoetis world headquarters for Research and Development is in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The R&D team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Attending Veterinarian to join our research program. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of veterinary care for laboratory animals and livestock ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ensuring excellent animal welfare. This is a key leadership role that requires extensive and broad veterinary expertise, exceptional communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in animal care and research support. The Attending Veterinarian will report directly to the Vice President of Global Animal Welfare Compliance and Research Support and will be a member of the Global Animal Welfare Compliance and Research Support Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and maintain a program that is always inspection ready.
• Ensure continued full accreditation with AAALACi.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of all animals at the Michigan sites.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a health monitoring program that ensures the well-being of all animals and the safety of people.
• Collaborate with researchers and staff to support research projects including but not limited to, protocol development, model development, anesthesia, and surgical guidance.
• Oversee the training of research staff in animal handling, care, and experimental procedures.
• Participate in institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) meetings and protocol reviews.
• Ensure the generation and retention of accurate records of veterinary care, research activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to veterinary staff and support personnel.
• Contribute to the mission of Global Animal Welfare Compliance for Zoetis by active participation and leadership of Global Teams and periodic travel (approximately 10%) to domestic and international Zoetis sites.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to or the ability to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Michigan.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Attending Veterinarian and member of an IACUC.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical veterinary care, anesthesia, surgery, and laboratory animal science.
• Deep functional understanding of federal regulations and guidelines related to the care and use of laboratory animals (e.g., Animal Welfare Act, Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to promoting animal welfare, the 3R's and ethical research practices.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
• Experience with AAALACi and achieving AAALAC accreditation for program(s).
• 5-10 years' experience as an Attending Veterinarian.
• Experience with companion animals, livestock, and poultry in research.
• Experience with biocontainment operations and/or Select Agent programs.
• Experience in the animal health industry.

Full time

Regular

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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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