Clinical Veterinarian

Colossal Biosciences is seeking an experienced Clinical Veterinarian to help build and lead clinical veterinary operations across a rapidly expanding portfolio of animal programs. This role is designed for a veterinarian who thrives in a start‑up environment and is excited to deliver exceptional clinical care as well as design, implement, and operationalize the systems, protocols, and facilities that underpin a world‑class animal health program.

• Provide comprehensive medical care across a diverse portfolio of species, including restored species.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop case management plans for acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.
• Lead emergency and critical care response as needed, including field‑based situations.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records within established record‑keeping systems.
• Develop and oversee preventative medicine programs and whole‑population health strategies.

• Design and implement anesthetic protocols for a wide variety of species in both hospital and field environments.
• Perform and oversee sedation, induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Operate and maintain modern anesthesia delivery and physiologic monitoring systems.
• Perform surgical procedures as appropriate to program needs.
• Establish anesthetic safety guidelines, drug formularies, and controlled substance management systems.
• Develop contingency protocols for complex or high‑risk immobilizations.
• Deep experience in advanced anesthesia and peri‑operative care is essential.

This position requires building clinical systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing clinical SOPs for:
  • Preventative medicine
  • Quarantine and biosecurity
  • Anesthesia and surgical standards
  • Controlled drug management
  • Emergency response
  • Necropsy and pathology workflows
• Establishing pharmaceutical inventory systems and DEA‑compliant tracking protocols.
• Advising on veterinary hospital and clinical facility design, equipment selection, and operational workflow.
• Supporting construction planning and activation of new animal facilities.
• Creating scalable veterinary infrastructure to support program growth and species expansion.

• Lead implementation of quarantine protocols and health certification processes.
• Oversee animal transfer evaluations and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, DEA, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Develop and monitor biosecurity and zoonotic disease prevention protocols.
• Partner with animal care teams on welfare assessments and behavioral health considerations.
• Support necropsy procedures and diagnostic sample management.

• Partner closely with the Chief Animal Officer on strategic planning and clinical priorities.
• Collaborate with animal husbandry, research, genetics, and facilities teams.
• Coordinate with external veterinary specialists and consultants as required.
• Contribute veterinary expertise to research initiatives requiring anesthesia, sampling, or surgical intervention.
• Help establish clinical best practices that align with both conservation and research objectives.

• Be available for regular coverage during all hours including weekends and holidays.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness protocols.
• Support veterinary interventions in large‑acreage and field environments.
• Lead clinical oversight during immobilizations and remote procedures.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort building systems in a growth‑stage organization.
• Exceptional clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and protocol development capabilities.
• Clear communicator able to collaborate across scientific and operational teams.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work within interdisciplinary environments.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced, mission‑driven settings.
• Familiarity with research animal oversight and regulatory…