Lab Animal Clinical Veterinarian

The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full-time Laboratory Animal Clinical Veterinarian. The Laboratory Animal Clinical Veterinarian will provide expert veterinary clinical, surgical, and research support across containment and non-containment animal care areas, including Quarantine, Barrier, ABSL-2, ABSL-3, and ABSL-4 facilities. This role involves routine and non-routine clinical care, research collaboration, and oversight of laboratory animals housed at customer site. The veterinarian will support the customer mission through professional and technical expertise in laboratory animal medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical and Surgical Care:

• Perform clinical medicine services, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, for all laboratory animal species housed at Customer site.
• Provide veterinary professional support during experimental and non-experimental periods in compliance with SOPs and protocols.
• Interpret clinical pathology results, imaging studies, and prognoses for diseases and injuries, and prescribe treatments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of clinical activities in animal medical records using the SOAP format.
• Operational Support:

• Assist with reviewing SOPs, preparing for oversight visits, and addressing inspection remarks.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations where applicable.
• Review pending animal studies, assess resource needs, and ensure appropriate support is in place.
• Personnel Training and Supervision:

• Provide guidance and training to veterinary technicians and animal caretakers regarding treatments and follow-up procedures.
• Conduct training for government personnel on topics such as animal observation, safe work practices, and husbandry procedures in research environments.
• Program Compliance and Reporting:

• Enroll in and comply with the Controlled Substance Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP) and Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP).
• Promptly report changes in health status, injuries, or illnesses to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements for veterinary licenses.
• Professional Development and Collaboration:

• Attend continuing education programs sufficient to maintain licensure and certifications.
• Conduct market research and review scientific literature to provide recommendations for new equipment, supplies, and procedures.
• Travel locally (within a 75-mile radius) to observe and develop innovative approaches for animal care.
• Equipment and Supply Management:

• Notify the Contract PM of required medical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of medical equipment and supplies.
• Surge Capability:
• Respond to increased service demands during mission surges, ensuring quality and efficiency of operations.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Licensed to practice in one state within the United States
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with large animals (swine and cattle)
• Experience must include working with experimentally infected animals
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Must be able to receive and maintain a Personal Security Level 3 (PSL-3) clearance and participate in the Occupational Health/Safety Programs

Preferred/Desired Education:

• Completion of an ACLAM-Recognized Residency:
• Residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine is highly desirable for expertise in clinical care and research involving laboratory animals.
• Advanced Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):
• Board certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM).

Experience Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of experience in laboratory animal clinical medicine and surgery.
• Experience supporting non-human primates (NHPs) in a research setting is required.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is desirable.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work involves prolonged periods in auditory and physical isolation, including ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 containment areas.
• Exposure to hazardous infectious agents, biohazards, and other laboratory risks.
• Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and handling animals in various containment environments.

Clearance Requirements: Must meet all requirements for CS-PRP and BPRP to access ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 containment areas. T3 investigation (NACLC/ANACI is acceptable if completed within 5 years prior to enrollment). A favorably adjudicated SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified, is required.

Benefits: The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.

The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence.

The McConnell Group uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to The McConnell Group Attention: HR 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 240, Landover, MD 20785.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.