Attending Veterinarian, Laboratory Animal Medicine

Job overview

Attending Veterinarian, Laboratory Animal Medicine is an onsite role in San Diego, CA. Pay is $119,000–$157,000 per year. RPM ReSearch’s vivarium supports laboratory animal care and preclinical research studies. The veterinarian oversees clinical and surgical care for study and colony animals, guides veterinary staff, and supports compliant animal care and research operations through clinical oversight, training, and protocol work.

What you'll do

• Manage clinical care for laboratory animals
• oversee surgical procedures, post-operative care, and diagnostic imaging
• direct and develop veterinary technical staff
• develop and revise SOPs
• monitor animal health and implement corrective actions
• ensure compliance with applicable animal-care regulations and standards
• provide clinical training and technical support
• support anesthesia and surgical protocol development
• participate in inspections
• support and serve on the IACUC.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attending veterinarian

laboratory animal medicine

rpm research

san diego ca

veterinary care

laboratory animals

vivarium

preclinical research

surgical care

animal welfare

dvm

vmd

california dvm license

$119k–$157k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• DEA registration reimbursement
• continuing education reimbursement
• support for DACLAM certification
• paid time off and holidays
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k).

Why this role

Requires a DVM or VMD and laboratory animal medicine experience; California DVM licensure or commitment to obtain it within 60 days of an offer is required.

About the employer

RPM ReSearch is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.