Veterinarian

About the role

Join Frontage Laboratories as a Staff Veterinarian at our Concord, Ohio facility. In this full‑time, onsite position you will provide clinical, preventative, and surgical care for research animals, ensure compliance with federal and international animal‑welfare regulations, and support investigators and facility management in a fast‑paced laboratory animal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical, preventative, and surgical care to research animals, ensuring their overall well‑being.
• Assist in the composition and refinement of living documents for the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations, international standards, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies to sustain accreditation and legal compliance.
• Offer technical and scientific expertise to departmental scientists and technicians.
• Maintain personal documentation records (curriculum vitae, job description, training record).
• Participate in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), reviewing proposals and protocols.
• Foster open communication about animal welfare across the organization and encourage staff to raise concerns.
• Coordinate with the Attending Veterinarian, Study Directors, sponsors, and management regarding study status.
• Adhere to corporate and departmental environmental and occupational safety policies.
• Facilitate cooperation between Drug Safety and other Frontage operating units.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• D.V.M. or V.M.D. degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience, preferably in a laboratory animal environment.
• Surgical experience – highly desirable.
• Experience with husbandry practices and environmental enrichment plans for small and large research animals.
• Broad knowledge of animal models and research experience – preferred.
• Familiarity with GLP regulations and compliance – desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaborative style, and professional writing skills.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Systems – desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining professional competence through continuing education.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity components.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and supportive team environment.