Clinical Veterinarian, Comparative Medicine (ACLAM Board-Certified or Board-Eligible)

Job overview

The Clinical Veterinarian is an onsite role based in Tampa, FL, at the Speros Moffitt Discovery & Innovation Institute. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive market-based salary. The veterinarian joins Moffitt Cancer Center’s Comparative Medicine Core, supporting research that advances the center’s goal of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer. The role provides clinical, surgical, and emergency care for laboratory animal species while supporting research, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance. Through health monitoring, protocol review, facility oversight, and mentorship, the veterinarian helps researchers conduct studies responsibly and supports scientific excellence.

What you'll do

• Provide clinical, surgical, and emergency care for laboratory animal species
• lead rounds, diagnostics, treatment planning, and health monitoring
• partner with researchers to support study goals and animal welfare
• oversee anesthesia, analgesia, surgery support, and postoperative care
• support regulatory compliance, IACUC protocol review, facility oversight, and health surveillance
• mentor veterinary technicians and research staff
• help shape policies and best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical veterinarian

comparative medicine

laboratory animal medicine

aclam

board-certified or board-eligible

animal welfare

cancer research

iacuc

dvm

tampa fl

moffitt cancer center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual team member incentive and merit increase eligibility
• tuition assistance
• comprehensive health, financial, and lifestyle benefits
• relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or equivalent, active U.S. veterinary license with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six months, USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it within six months, ACLAM residency and board certification or eligibility, and at least two years of laboratory animal medicine training and experience. Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

About the employer

Moffitt Cancer Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.