Principal Veterinarian, Laboratory Animal Medicine

Job overview

The Principal Veterinarian role is onsite in Reno, NV. The posting states an annual salary range of $195,000–$215,000. The position reports to the Reno site General Manager and leads within the Laboratory Animal Medicine team. The role combines clinical veterinary work with scientific leadership, mentorship, client engagement, and animal-welfare initiatives. It provides oversight to veterinarians and IACUC administrators while supporting clinical quality and the development of new techniques and protocols.

What you'll do

• Provide oversight for staff, senior veterinarians, and IACUC administrators
• mentor veterinarians
• lead client-facing veterinary discussions and communicate regulatory and clinical information to sponsors
• perform and supervise advanced ophthalmic, neurological, surgical, and anesthetic procedures
• develop and implement techniques, protocols, and animal-welfare initiatives
• participate in a shared one-week Monday–Sunday on-call rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal veterinarian

laboratory animal medicine

veterinary leadership

animal welfare

reno nv

full-time

$195k–$215k/year

dvm/vmd

aclam certification or eligibility

iacuc

on-call rotation

$500 on-call bonus

clinical mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting highlights work-life balance, professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a shared on-call bonus and after-hours compensation arrangement.

Why this role

The posting specifies a shared one-week on-call rotation, a $500 on-call bonus, and a choice of a comp day or $150 per hour for after-hours work.

About the employer

RPM ReSearch is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.