National Association of Federal Veterinarians
Laboratory Research Veterinarian
National Association of Federal Veterinarians, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Laboratory Research Veterinarian to support our government customer located in Fort Detrick, Maryland.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide clinical medicine services for laboratory animals, including non-human primates, rodents, and rabbits. Clinical services include routine physical examinations, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries.Perform surgical procedures as required for treatment of research animal illnesses or injuries and in support of research protocols.Provide clinical oversight of veterinary technicians to ensure proper clinical procedures are followed.Perform/assist with imaging procedures such as radiography and ultrasound.Provide instructions to veterinary technicians and animal caretakers for any required treatments or follow-up procedures or observations.Document clinical and surgical procedures in animal medical records and surgery log books.Document medical evaluations and treatments in animal medical records in the Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) format.Ensure documentation is performed to standards required by the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.Operate medical and research equipment to protect laboratory personnel and other animals from infection and handle animals by appropriate procedures to protect coworkers from bites and scratches.Monitor certification/maintenance dates on medical equipment and notify TPOC of certifications that are coming due.Provide training to USAMRIID personnel as required, including physical examination and observation of animals, surgery, collection of various bio samples, and safe work practices.Assist in reviewing SOPs for all functions and activities performed by Contract personnel.Provide clinical oversight of veterinary technicians in the surgery suite to ensure the use of aseptic techniques during surgical prep, surgical procedures, and post-operative monitoring until animals are returned to their cages.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Valid US state Veterinary licenseDVM or equivalent. If the Veterinary degree was received through a non-accredited school, an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) is required.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five (5) years' experience in laboratory animal clinical medicine and surgery, with non-human primate expertise, rodents, and rabbits.Must meet Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and Controlled Substance-Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP) requirements.Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Experience in biocontainment level 3 & 4.REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:Must be a U.S. CitizenMust be eligible for BPRPMust be eligible to obtain Secret Clearance
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DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide clinical medicine services for laboratory animals, including non-human primates, rodents, and rabbits. Clinical services include routine physical examinations, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries.Perform surgical procedures as required for treatment of research animal illnesses or injuries and in support of research protocols.Provide clinical oversight of veterinary technicians to ensure proper clinical procedures are followed.Perform/assist with imaging procedures such as radiography and ultrasound.Provide instructions to veterinary technicians and animal caretakers for any required treatments or follow-up procedures or observations.Document clinical and surgical procedures in animal medical records and surgery log books.Document medical evaluations and treatments in animal medical records in the Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) format.Ensure documentation is performed to standards required by the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.Operate medical and research equipment to protect laboratory personnel and other animals from infection and handle animals by appropriate procedures to protect coworkers from bites and scratches.Monitor certification/maintenance dates on medical equipment and notify TPOC of certifications that are coming due.Provide training to USAMRIID personnel as required, including physical examination and observation of animals, surgery, collection of various bio samples, and safe work practices.Assist in reviewing SOPs for all functions and activities performed by Contract personnel.Provide clinical oversight of veterinary technicians in the surgery suite to ensure the use of aseptic techniques during surgical prep, surgical procedures, and post-operative monitoring until animals are returned to their cages.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Valid US state Veterinary licenseDVM or equivalent. If the Veterinary degree was received through a non-accredited school, an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) is required.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five (5) years' experience in laboratory animal clinical medicine and surgery, with non-human primate expertise, rodents, and rabbits.Must meet Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and Controlled Substance-Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP) requirements.Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Experience in biocontainment level 3 & 4.REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:Must be a U.S. CitizenMust be eligible for BPRPMust be eligible to obtain Secret Clearance
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