Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical care and health surveillance for rats and mice in barrier and conventional housing environments
• Oversight of rodent colony health, including sentinel monitoring programs and pathogen exclusion strategies
• Provide guidance on rodent surgical models (e.g., cannulation, tumor implantation, metabolic models)
• Work closely with research scientists in the development and implementation of animal models
• Collaborate with researchers in development of protocols for review by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
• Perform veterinary reviews for Animal Care and Use Protocols
• Monitor and facilitate compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines related to the use of rodents in research
• Assist in the development of training modules and providing specialized training to in vivo users
• Other potential activities include assessment of outsourcing facilities, mentorship of interns and students, and various leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a DVM or VMD with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Eligibility to obtain an Indiana Veterinary License and USDA accreditation
• Willingness to relocate to the Indianapolis area
• Demonstrated hands-on clinical and surgical experience with rats and mice in a research setting
• Familiarity with common rodent pathogens, health monitoring programs and biosecurity protocols
• Successful completion of a residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine
• AACLAM Board certification or eligibility
• AAALAC site visit experience
• Expertise in rodent-specific anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative care