Clinical Veterinarian, Veterinary Services

Job Overview

The Clinical Veterinarian directs the clinical care of sick and injured mice at JAX and assists other Comparative Medicine and Quality veterinarians in ensuring that JAX policies and procedures are appropriate to assure the health and welfare of JAX mice, continued compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and continued AAALACi accreditation. The position participates in research projects and may present lectures or research results s role is fully onsite in Bar Harbor, ME.

Relocation assistance and temporary housing for transition are available.

• Directs clinical care of JAX mice.
• Provides bio‑methods or surgical training to JAX staff.
• Participates as a veterinary member of the Animal Care and Use Committee, including protocol review and policy writing.
• Responds to questions and concerns raised by JAX employees and customers related to the care, use, health, and welfare of mice.
• Assists Animal Welfare and Compliance in responding to and resolving animal care and welfare issues that threaten to compromise JAX’s ability to conduct animal research or distribute animals.
• Participates in research studies, including data analysis and reporting, in collaboration with JMCRS, In‑Vivo and other members of CMQ.
• Works with pathologists, Chief of Diagnostic Services, and Biosecurity Officer to investigate unusual clinical cases or cases involving known or suspected infectious disease.
• Signs/negotiates health certificates.

• DVM/VMD degree and a U.S. license to practice veterinary medicine; must possess qualifications needed to become licensed and accredited by USDA in applicable state(s).
• At least 2 years experience working as a laboratory animal veterinarian; completion of a laboratory animal residency program a plus.
• Board eligibility or certification in a relevant veterinary specialty (e.g., ACLAM) a plus.
• Skill in reading and comprehending technical specifications, laws, and codes as they relate to regulatory compliance.
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills to prioritize complex tasks, projects, and workflow, and use independent judgment to make decisions regarding operations and deadlines.
• Traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion with colleagues and constituents.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize information, and demonstrated resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiating alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and in writing to clearly exchange information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines and levels of sophistication.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

$98,885 - $165,555 based on years of experience.

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.