Attending Veterinarian

Title: Attending Veterinarian

Location: Abbott Park, Illinois

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

• The primary role of the Attending Veterinarian is to provide direct management of activities involving all animals for the Abbott Lake County animal care and use program, including clinical veterinary support. Minimum qualifications.
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited or equivalent institution and licensed in the State of Illinois.
• 3 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of USDA Animal Welfare Regulations.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal policies regulating the use of animals in research, testing, and production Preferred qualifications.
• Expertise in laboratory animal medicine.
• Experience or familiarity in working with small ruminants.
• Familiarity with GLP and GMP regulations.
• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) board certified or eligible.
• Knowledge of AAALAC International standards; the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching.
• USDA accredited or obtained within 4 months of hire.
• Experience in serving on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Primary Responsibilities: Veterinary Medical Care.
• Provide oversight of the veterinary care program including ensuring humane care and handling of all animals used in research, testing, and production.
• Examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases or other health conditions that may develop including health care record management.
• Managing disease surveillance and preventative medicine programs. Regulatory Compliance:
• Proactively monitor changes in animal welfare regulations and participate in the development and ongoing updates to internal veterinary policies for humane animal care and use.
• Complete relevant continuing education to stay abreast with changes.
• Participation in USDA inspections and AAALAC site visits.
• Served at Attending Veterinarian and voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and engaged in all Committee responsibilities such as protocol review, inspections, policy development, and post-approval monitoring.
• Support the IACUC Chair and IACUC office with the animal welfare program. Research and Production Support.
• Interface and advise internal Principal Investigators, the IACUC, and animal care staff to ensure the program is within regulatory requirements for the use of animals in research, testing and production.
• Assist with new animal model development and oversight of special procedures.
• Advise investigators on animal biology, animal procedures, and animal models.
• Advise on a literature search for alternatives.
• Develop and execute species-appropriate training for animal care and research staff.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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• Published on 14 Mar 2025, 8:55 PM