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Job Description Reporting Relationship Reports to Attending Veterinarian – Director, Clinical Research Primary Purpose and Function The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for providing veterinary oversight for the care and use of animals at the Elkhorn, NE research facility and other locations as needed. Individual is responsible for ensuring that procedures are humane, legal, ethical, and efficient. Responsibilities also include training and membership on the IACUC. The Clinical Veterinarian will also support the Attending Veterinarian with management of the clinical research facilities and staff. Management duties include but are not limited to supervising direct reports, dotted line oversight of animal caretakers, facilities oversight, equipment oversight, etc. Duties and Responsibilities Percentage of Time A. Assist with on and off-site clinical studies for product licensure, including but not limited to advice on clinical procedures (such as vaccination, sampling, clinical observations, and surgery), collecting data, training, and supervising technicians and staff. Conduct necropsy examinations, submit samples for laboratory testing, and prepare report for animals that die during a study. Oversee in vivo aspects of testing for various departments. 50% B. Act as one of the institution's licensed animal care providers and oversee implementation of procedures and policies to ensure animal welfare. Conduct vendor surveillance, as appropriate. 20% C. Develop and conduct training for R&D technical staff in animal care and usage. 10% D. Serve as officer or back-up on IACUC. Attend IACUC review and Animal Services/Research Facility meetings with R&D. 10% E. Maintain current knowledge of diseases and disease prevention practices for companion animal and livestock species. 5% F. Safety - Ensure that all animal areas conform to company safety and bio-safety standards. 5% Required Education, Experience and Skills Individual must be a DVM with a current US license and presently holding or able to achieve full veterinary licensure within the state of Nebraska. Must have Category II USDA Accreditation or be able to obtain shortly after obtaining Nebraska licensure. Priority will be given to candidates with strong clinical experience (including but not limited to research and private practice). Minimum of 1-year clinical experience is preferred. Experience with companion animals preferred. Experience with pocket pet or lab animal species is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Demonstrated experience leading in a team-based environment. Knowledge of governmental regulations, including USDA licensure and Animal Welfare Act. Individual must be capable of handling, examining, and treating laboratory animals of all species. Preferred Experience and Skills Experience in managing the performance and career development of direct reports Knowledge in lab animal medicine Knowledge of canine, feline, and poultry species Additional Information 1. Periodic weekend and holidays on-call will be required Individual must be physically capable of handling, examining, and treating animals of all species. Required Skills: 倫理標準, 倫理標準, 動物倫理學, 動物福利, 動物處理, 問責制, 團隊統籌, 安全規範, 實驗動物註冊技術專家 (RLATG), 實驗室動物醫學, 實驗室測試, 實驗室管理, 書面溝通, 溝通, 獸醫照護, 獸醫諮詢, 疾病預防, 研究技術, 科技論文編輯, 臨床判斷, 臨床研究, 臨床試驗, 臨床資料, 設備驗證, 設施管理 {+ 4 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $106,200.00 - $167,200.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. 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