Attending Veterinarian

Minimum qualifications: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited or equivalent institution and licensed in the State of Illinois; 3 years clinical experience; Knowledge of USDA Animal Welfare Regulations; understanding of local, state, and federal policies regulating the use of animals in research, testing, and production

Preferred qualifications: Expertise in laboratory animal medicine; Experience or familiarity in working with small ruminants; Familiarity with GLP and GMP regulations; American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) board certified or eligible; Knowledge of AAALAC International standards; the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching USDA accredited or obtain within 4 months of hire; Experience in serving on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

•Plans, executes and follows up on technical, clinical, and/or medical device research projects to produce meaningful information relating to safety and efficacy leading to US FDA and TUV approval and eventually the marketing of our new products.

•Develops, implements and controls procedures related to acquisition, maintenance, quarantine and disposition of all research animals.

•Performs various technical procedures i.e. controlling bleeding, surgery, medical device implants and explants, inoculations, etc.

•Complies with regulations governing the humane and ethical treatment of animals used in research activities.

•Coordinated with, provides technical support and acts as liaison to management, marketing, manufacturing, quality and all other departments on animal research issues.

•Selects animal for specific research based on knowledge of species and established research principles/techniques.

•Examines animals to detect indications of disease or injury.

•Treats animals when indications of disease or injury are found and to prevent the spread of disease to other animals.

•Supports the regulatory submission of products to the FDA for the various required approvals. Provides pre-clinical input for revision of products prior to submission of FDA approval. May analyze collected data and study results, and supervised the generation of all clinical reports submitted to the FDA. Assures best practices are followed when performing pre-clinical data acquisition.

•Tracks metrics outcomes of studies as well as overall colony wellbeing as related to health status. Administers the analysis of tracked metrics. Uses the outcome of the analysis to optimize health care plans and policy in addition to establishing the means for optimizing the conduct of protocols.

•Conducts postmortem phases of medical device studies, autopsies and gross/microscopic pathology.

•Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

•Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities: Veterinary Medical Care:

Provide oversight of the veterinary care program including ensuring humane care and handling of all animals used in research, testing and production.

Examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases or other health conditions that may develop including health care record management.

Managing disease surveillance and preventative medicine programs.

Regulatory Compliance:

Proactively monitor changes in animal welfare regulations and participate in development and ongoing updates to internal veterinary policies for humane animal care and use

Complete relevant continuing education to stay abreast with changes.

Participation in USDA inspections and AAALAC site visits.

Serve at Attending Veterinarian and voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and engaged in all Committee responsibilities such as protocol review, inspections, policy development, and post approval monitoring.

Support the IACUC Chair and IACUC office with the animal welfare program.

Research and Production Support:

Interface and advise internal Principal Investigators, the IACUC, and animal care staff to ensure the program is within regulatory requirements for the use of animals in research, testing and production.

Assist with new animal model development and oversight of special procedures.

Advise investigators on animal biology, animal procedures, and animal models.

Advise on literature search for alternatives.

Develop and execute species appropriate training for animal care and research staff.

Minimum 3 years:

In monitoring and conducting evaluations of animal health.

Knowledge of the nature, cause, and development of diseases and the changes caused by disease.

Requires knowledge of the ethical treatment of animal subjects.