Staff Veterinarian

Are you someone who excels in rodent clinical and preventive veterinary care within a laboratory animal environment? Do you have a passion for advancing animal welfare through strategic projects and international collaboration? We’d love to hear from you, apply today!

Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Staff Veterinarian to join our dedicated Animal Welfare & Integrity team in this hybrid position based at our Germantown, NY site. This position will oversee both the Germantown and Rensselaer, NY sites. Work will be split between onsite in Germantown and Rensselaer and remote each week.

$135,000 - $145,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

As a Staff Veterinarian, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the health and welfare of animals within our facilities. Your responsibilities will encompass clinical and preventive care, with a strong emphasis on strategic projects aimed at enhancing animal welfare. You will serve as the primary on‑site veterinarian, overseeing health monitoring, animal welfare, and clinical care across the NY state sites.

• Serves as primary Veterinarian onsite for health monitoring, animal welfare, and clinical care at sites within defined territory.
• Manages veterinary nurses and provides guidance on clinical cases, treatments and diagnostic options.
• Prioritizes development of monitoring programs to optimize micro- and macro-environmental factors in animal housing areas.
• Focuses on care for immunodeficient/genetically engineered/induced disease models.
• Maintains biosecurity practices and health standards between sites.
• Supports program to screen for and address development of adverse phenotypes.
• Performs protocol review, semiannual inspections and post approval monitoring.
• Reviews and updates SOP’s related to veterinary care as needed.
• Responds to customer inquiries concerning veterinary care and general questions concerning Taconic animals.
• Assists with training opportunities for animal care staff.
• Drafts quarterly animal welfare newsletter.
• Contributes to scientific advancement and learning by attending and presenting material at conferences relevant to the field of laboratory animal medicine.
• Collaboration with international teams including customers and our veterinary staff in Germany and Denmark.
• Trends and analyzes data to identify areas needing improvement and prioritize animal care.
• Signatory for international shipments at the NY sites.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA‑accredited school.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state, with the expectation to obtain a veterinary license in the assigned site's state within 3 months of hire.
• USDA Accreditation or the ability to become USDA accredited within 6 months of hire.
• Passing of North American Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and/or training in a laboratory animal environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with humanized and immunodeficient rodent models preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, procedural instructions, and policies, as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups.

Occasional travel is required, generally 2-5 trips per year.

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