Veterinarian

$125,000 - $155,000/Yr

Cardiovascular Research Foundation - Orangeburg, NY

Full-time - Senior

Orangeburg, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Veterinarian at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation is responsible for providing comprehensive veterinary care for laboratory animals at the Skirball Center for Innovation. This role involves overseeing anesthesia and surgical programs, ensuring compliance with health standards, and supporting a pre-clinical research program focused on cardiovascular device development and therapies. The Veterinarian will also engage in multidisciplinary research activities and maintain high professional standards while promoting the interests of the Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Provides veterinary care to all SCI laboratory animal species under supervision of the Director, Operations.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive surgical and clinical veterinary care program that assures appropriate animal welfare.
• Prepares and maintains records concerning physical examinations and diagnostic decisions ensuring compliance with study protocols.
• Participates in training and educational activities involving the use of animals for the SCI veterinary staff and research team.
• Engages in multidisciplinary research activities including developing animal models, testing, analysis, and publications.
• Acts to promote the interests of the Foundation and provides guidance to technical veterinary staff.
• Assures compliance with the study protocol and any protocol amendments.
• Documents any circumstance that may affect animal welfare and the quality of a study.
• Reports any health or medical condition that may adversely affect a study to the Director, Operations, Manager of Animal Care, and Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited institution or equivalent.
• Veterinary licensure in at least one state required (NY State preferred).
• USDA Veterinary Accreditation required.
• 3-5 years of work experience in companion animal or mixed animal clinical practice highly desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an animal research environment is desired but not mandatory.
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program