| Biomere is a discovery focused contract research organization (CRO) that strives to enhance client and collegial interactions to a level which sets us apart from our competitors in biomedical research. It is personal to us! Biomere is seeking a staff veterinarian to add to its growing Laboratory Animal Medicine organization at our Massachusetts site. At Biomere, we recognize that one of our greatest assets are our people. We value our people and their individual strengths because excellence comes from the strength of a great TEAM. Our work ethic demonstrates our commitment to quality and supports the integrity we strive for in our actions. We are devoted to creating relationships with our clients through our valued employees. It is personal to us. We share the passion of our clients to champion the discovery and development of new therapies and cures. At the end of the day, it is all about working on a healthier future for us all. GENERAL SUMMARY The Staff Veterinarian works under the direct guidance of the Head of Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) and in collaboration with the IO to implement the company’s veterinary care program to ensure the animals are cared for in compliance with regulations and company policies. The goal of this department is to collaborate with and provide expert support to our research scientists in the discovery, characterization, and development of novel therapeutic products for a variety of human diseases. As a LAM team, we are dedicated to providing excellent animal care, progressive veterinary medicine, and expert lab animal science knowledge. The Staff Veterinarian serves as an expert in the conduct of clinical veterinary care programs at all levels of complexity. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform veterinary rounds for all species as scheduled and provide clinical care and preventive medicine support.
- Provide day–to-day support of the animal care and use program including, but not limited to:
- Ensure that all animal care related activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and SOPs, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards and regulations.
- Ensure that documentation requirements are met;
- Ensure the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries;
- Provide expertise and consultation on matters of animal health and welfare, including, but not limited to: the use of proper anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory animals; recognition and training for treatment of in the relief of pain and distress; discussion of the possible complications related to procedures used or disease models proposed; review of the plans for appropriate and timely medical intervention;
- Ensure daily observation of all animals by personnel to assess their health and well-being;
- Conduct routine Physical Examinations (PE) and the testing of non-human primates for tuberculosis (TB).
- Provide expertise and consultation on matters regarding animal and personnel health status-control program including, but not limited to: vaccinations, safety programs, zoonosis control, euthanasia methods, and other appropriate provisions related to animal research.
- Assist the Head of LAM in implementation of the quarantine program which includes participation in vendor management, e.g. reviewing vendor health information, communicating specific issues related to shipments to them, tracking overall vendor performance, as applicable.
- Assists with verification and documentation of staff proficiency.
- May serve as the delegated Attending Veterinarian for all areas of the animal care and use program.
- May serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC)
- Provides emergency coverage and on weekends and holidays for the care of animals.
- Participates in the development and implementation of company policies, state and federal regulations and other assignments needed to support the animal care program (e.g. SOP development and implementation, maintenance of AAALAC accreditation standards).
- Remains current on new and revised study protocols, animal care, treatments, etc.
- Complies with all regulatory guidelines, occupation health as well as health and safety programs, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required.
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