Clinical Veterinarian (Non-human Primates) - Energetic Workplace

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Clinical Veterinarian (Non-human Primates)

Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Veterinarian (Non-human Primates)

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Houston, Texas

Work Schedule: On-site

Pay rate: $118.75-$125

Description:

Title: Clinical Veterinarian (Non-human Primates)
Location: Houston, Texas

M-F 7am – 3:30pm and 1 on-call weekend
1 month minimum (duration as of now will be 1 month – 3 months)
1 virtual interview, 1 on-site interview
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for our Safety Assessment site located in Houston, Texas.
The Clinical Veterinarian will be responsible for providing professional veterinary services and assisting with the management of all phases of health care for the animal colony.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
• Perform veterinary rounds as scheduled, and provide clinical care and preventive medicine support.
• Perform surgical support and provide anesthesia, surgical and analgesic technical expertise/advice to facilitate protocol development.
• Assist in the development and deliver training for staff. training may include veterinary diagnostics, techniques and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide animal health care guidance for veterinary services personnel as required.
• Ensure that reports and other materials are prepared and submitted as required.
• May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare type content.
• Provide support for activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including protocol review, program review and facility inspections.
• May serve on the IACUC committee.
• Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required.
• Perform literature searches relating to veterinary subject matters.
• Ensure facility is in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards that relate to animal care and use (e.g. USDA, FDA, AAALAC).
• Make recommendations and assist in establishing and enhancing veterinary and animal care standards.
• Use controlled substances and be responsible for maintaining appropriate records.
• May assist in management of the activities of assigned section, including providing direction to Veterinary Technicians, scheduling activities, and personnel development of veterinary technical team and husbandry staff.
• Perform special projects and assist with administrative efforts as needed.