Clinical Veterinarian

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At Altasciences we work to discover, develop, and manufacture new drug therapies faster to people who need them. No matter your role, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our growing team.

Examines, diagnoses, and treats laboratory animals to ensure their health and compliance with regulations governing humane and ethical treatment in support of scientific studies. Supports the design and performance of studies in collaboration with Study Directors and other personnel. Serves as a primary contributor to improvements in the Department of Reproductive Toxicology, particularly regarding infant care and dam assessments, including the development of staff training programs and guidelines for the care of high‑risk animals.

• Maintain good laboratory practices (GLP)
• Provide routine and/or specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services for all animal species
• Provide professional leadership in the care and resolution of complex medical cases that arise within the facility
• Assist in the design and implementation of the preventive medicine program for all animal species
• Provide training and supervision of staff regarding technical procedures and humane use of animals in their programs
• Assist in maintaining compliance with federal regulations governing the humane care and use of laboratory animals
• Assist in the development, review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP) relating to animal issues
• Assist with training sessions, including husbandry, veterinary care, utilization of animal models, and development of safety, biosafety, emergency response, and occupational health programs
• Document staff proficiency
• Assist the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, including reviewing protocols, animal colony issues, management issues, and consultations
• Assists in selecting animals for specific research based on knowledge of species and research principles and techniques
• Performs clerical/ administrative duties, including medical records, reports, examination sheets, and forms readied for use for recording procedures
• May assume regulatory responsibilities in the absence of the attending veterinarian
• Ensure preventive health program execution, domestic isolation programs, colony/stock animal’s health/medical care
• Share clinical rotation with other vets including on‑call weekends and holidays
• Acts as after‑hours emergency contact
• Animal model development/advisor
• Author and present publications, conference presentations
• Special project/interest assignments

• DVM required
• 1+ years working with laboratory animal medicine including experience with nonhuman primates
• Experience with FDA GLP preferred
• Active veterinary license in at least one U.S. state
• Must acquire Washington State license in Veterinary Medicine within one year of job start
• Graduates of non‑AVMA accredited veterinary schools must have educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) certification
• Basic computer skills sufficient to perform the daily duties of the role

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000
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• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected ground under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.