Clinical Veterinarian

Clinical Veterinarian

Location: Illinois

Weekly Hours: ~10 (Fluctuations based on animal health cases and training)

Emergency Calls: Occasional phone consultations (~3x per week), in-person visits (~1-2x per month)

Main Purpose of Role:

The Clinical Veterinarian provides clinical veterinary support to Abbott’s animal care and use program, ensuring the humane treatment of animals and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves veterinary care, regulatory compliance, and research support for medical device development.

• Support the veterinary care program under the direction of the Attending Veterinarian.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases or health conditions, ensuring accurate healthcare records.
• Manage disease surveillance and preventative medicine programs.
• Oversee technical procedures, including surgery, medical device implants/explants, inoculations, and postmortem analysis.

• Assist in USDA inspections and AAALAC site visits.
• Serve as an alternate member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), participating in protocol review, inspections, policy development, and post-approval monitoring.
• Develop veterinary policies for humane animal care and use.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, TUV, and other regulatory bodies, maintaining adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, IACUC, and animal care staff to ensure adherence to regulatory standards for animal research.
• Support the development of new animal models and oversee special procedures.
• Advise investigators on animal biology, procedures, and research models.
• Develop and implement species-specific training for research and animal care staff.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an AVMA-accredited or equivalent institution.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Illinois.
• 2-3 years of clinical experience in laboratory animals and/or small ruminants.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing animal research.
• USDA accreditation (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).

• Expertise in laboratory animal medicine.
• Experience with small ruminants.
• Knowledge of USDA Animal Welfare Regulations, AAALAC International standards, and research animal care guidelines.
• Familiarity with GLP and GMP regulations.
• ACLAM board certification.
• Experience serving on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

• Emergency Calls: Most occur during normal business hours, but occasional after-hours or weekend calls may require phone consultations (0.5-1 hour) or on-site visits (1-6 hours).
• Workload Variability: Weekly hours range from 6-24 hours depending on animal health cases and initial training.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with management, marketing, manufacturing, and quality teams on animal research initiatives.

This role is ideal for a dedicated veterinary professional looking to impact medical device development while ensuring the highest standards of animal care and regulatory compliance.