Facility Veterinarian
Location
Bethesda, MD | United States
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for serving as Facility Veterinarian and overseeing
ARSB staff in DVR-managed facilities on the Bethesda campus and will also provide coverage for
veterinarians responsible for facilities at the NIH Animal Center in Poolesville. The candidate
will participate in and direct the application of veterinary care and medical oversight for animal
colonies to include preventative medicine, health surveillance, medical treatment, research
support, anesthesia, surgery, the use of biological, radiological and chemical hazards and animal
transfers within and between institutions. Candidate is responsible for planning, managing, and
coordinating veterinary and facility resources and clinical/technical programs to ensure high
quality veterinary care, research support, regulatory compliance, and AAALAC accreditation.
The Facility Veterinarian also participates in site visits and routine inspections by internal and
external oversight organizations, acts as a liaison between DVR and the NIH Intramural research
staff and is responsible for ensuring and overseeing compliance with all applicable regulations,
policies and standard operating procedures. The Facility Veterinarian works with and reports to the
Assistant Director, ARSB Bethesda to ensure the success of the mission of DVR: “…to contribute to
the advancement of NIH biomedical research mission by providing excellence in animal care and
specialized research services to support the NIH intramural research mission. DVR is a centrally
managed AAALAC International accredited program that is responsive, efficient, and accountable
to the NIH researchers’ needs.”
ARSB Facility Veterinarian include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree,
i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine
accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.
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Graduates of veterinary schools not AVMA accredited must have Education Commission for Foreign
Veterinary Graduates certification. It is preferable that candidates be Diplomates of the American
College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at
least one state. Candidates must also have experience as a supervisor/leader of at least one
component of a laboratory animal medicine program. Experience in overseeing animal facilities
and/or possession of a certification such as CMAR is favored. Leadership experience and strong
ability to work in a team is also preferred.
Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are
strongly encouraged to apply. At the NIH, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees in the biomedical research community. Within NIH, the
Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR) embraces diversity and strives to create and maintain an
inclusive environment for all DVR employees. Candidates may be US citizens or resident aliens and
the position is subject to a background check conducted by the NIH.
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