Attending Veterinarian

Clinvet, a leading animal health contract research organization (CRO), is looking for an experienced veterinarian to manage the health and care of all research animals at their site in Brookings, South Dakota. This role involves overseeing veterinary staff, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations, and USDA Title 9 animal welfare requirements. The Principal Investigator will work to improve veterinary care standards, support clinical studies, and contribute to advancing animal health research.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Animal Care and Veterinary Program Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of animal health, including vaccinations, unscheduled deaths, necropsies, and animal handling in research.


• Ensure high veterinary care standards and compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines.


• Manage preventive medicine, health monitoring, and medical treatments.


• Establish protocols for sedation, anaesthesia, and pain management.


• Ensure proper animal housing and husbandry practices.


• Oversee surgical programs and peri-operative care.


• Ensure compliance with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations for controlled substances used in research.


• Provide leadership and training to veterinary staff, including Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and Husbandry personnel.


• Train staff on clinical protocols, disease handling, and biosecurity measures.


• Collaborate with researchers and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.


• Offer expert input on study protocols and animal care regulations.


• Actively participate as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).


• Participate in internal and external audits related to animal welfare.

Study Management and Leadership

• Manage all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) studies from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.


• Prepare and review study protocols, Data Capture Forms (DCFs), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) assessments.


• Organize and lead pre-study meetings to communicate roles and responsibilities to study participants.


• Provide study-specific training on protocols, biosecurity measures, and critical disease management.


• Ensure smooth communication with study sponsors, Quality Assurance (QA) teams, and test sites throughout the study.


• Collaborate with laboratories to ensure timely submission and analysis of clinical samples.


• Support regulatory inspections and audits, address findings, and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Assist in the preparation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.

Qualifications, Training, and Experience Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) licensed and registered to practice in South Dakota, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in clinical animal research.


• Strong knowledge of GLP, GCP, and USDA Title 9 animal welfare regulations.


• Extensive experience in veterinary care, animal research, and managing regulated studies.


• Proven ability to manage clinical studies, train staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills for managing teams and working with stakeholders.