2753 Clinical Veterinarian DVM

Montreal, Quebec Preclinical R&D testing laboratory is growing and needs a Canadian licensed DVM Vet. You will be supervising the use and care of small laboratory animals. Studies include toxicology, immunology, vaccines, biologics, genetics, pharmacology. Please note that veterinary medical care is an essential part of their animal welfare program

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Oversee general health and well-being of research animals.
• Peri - and post - surgical care and monitoring.
• Able to be hands-on on an emergency basis if required.
• Represent the company in meetings with The Canadian Council on Animal Care CCAC and its American counterpart AALAC (accredited with both for over 30 years).
• Train and educate staff.
• Serve on in-house animal care committee and help set standards.
• Help the company meet the 3Rs of ethical animal research - replacement, refinement, and reduction.
  
  REQUIREMENTS:
• Canadian DVM degree preferred (accredited college of veterinary medicine).
• Recent grads welcome (or more senior Vets).
• Eligible for. or holding, QC OMVQ DVM license.
• European licenses not acceptable.
• Nice to have hospital research lab, animal facility, CRO, or pharma experience.
• Must be bilingual (French as one of the languages) or willing to learn French in order to pass the OMVQ QC licensing exam in French within 3 years.

Licensure: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/resources/examining-board-summary

In addition, to practice in the Province of QC, you must also pass the Ordre des Medecins Veterinaires du Quebec (OMVQ) exam.