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!Location: 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.The Pay Range: $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.What we offer:

• 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

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!The Role: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.Core Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Travel:Occasional travel is required, generally 2-5 trips per year.Physical Requirements & Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work, with some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Some use of chemicals, protective measures, and/or work with heavy machinery may be required. Some exposure to occupational hazards which require routine precautions. Some exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels occurs within the work environment.
• Some time is spent in animal facilities where there are chemicals or allergens used.

Allergen Disclosure:Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.About Us:With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! Better Together at TaconicAwareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.  Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.

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