Study Investigator - Licensed Veterinarian

About the role

Clinvet NY is a global veterinary contract research organization (CRO) specializing in in vitro, pre-clinical, and clinical trials to evaluate the safety, metabolism, and efficacy of animal health products. As part of the Clinglobal Group, we support innovation for animal health companies worldwide—from startups to industry leaders.

The Study Investigator manages, oversees and takes responsibility for assigned study activities while serving as Study Director, Investigator and/or senior study support lead, as appointed by Test Facility Management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Study Director and/or Principal Investigator for assigned studies, as designated by Test Facility Management, while operating within the scope of approved training, qualifications, experience, and delegated authority.
• Prepare, compile, submit, and respond to research protocol applications and amendments for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and other applicable regulatory or ethical review bodies.
• Coordinate, manage, and oversee assigned study activities performed by approved external laboratories, consultants, contract research organizations (CROs), vendors, and other service providers, ensuring compliance with study protocols, timelines, and quality standards.
• Monitor study progress by tracking milestones, documentation, resource requirements, operational risks, and potential issues, proactively communicating and escalating concerns to management as appropriate.
• Serve as the designated backup to the Manager of Animal Care & Use (Veterinarian), providing operational and study support during periods of absence to ensure continuity of research activities and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (New York)
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant veterinary experience; preferably in laboratory animal medicine, research or a related veterinary field.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, veterinary care, anesthesia, analgesia, surgery, disease prevention and clinical documentation.
• Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Skills

• Perform duties according to applicable quality guidelines.
• Perform duties in compliance with applicable federal, New York State, local, legislative, regulatory, contractual, client, sponsor, and company requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, ethical conduct, professional behavior, and work outputs consistent with company and departmental standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry 50–75 lbs.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, noise)
• Ability to perform duties in physically demanding and occasionally high-stress environments

Pay

$120,000 - $125,000 / year

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off with increasing accrual over time

Additional Information

Our facility is USDA-licensed and AAALAC-accredited.