Research Veterinarian
ABSS Solutions, INC ABSS Solutions, INC San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX Full-time Full-time $74,203 - $102,017 a year $74,203 - $102,017 a year 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago ABSS Solutions, Inc.
(ASI), is seeking a full-time Research Veterinarian PhD to join our team in providing Medical Research & Training support to the 59th Medical Wing in San Antonio, Texas.
ASI administers a comprehensive research and development contract providing an array of research projects for customers across the DoD space.
Our research teams work with educational institutions and other third party organizations to maximize readiness, and resilience for the men and women of our armed forces.
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Summary:
The Research Veterinarian's primary responsibility is to be the attending veterinarian for EMEDs field training course involving the use of live patient models.
Also works in conjunction with Chief, Attending Veterinarian at the Clinical Investigations Facility overseeing training and research protocols The veterinarian should have experience in dealing with various swine breeds and understand the care and use of these breeds.
Other species may be used and the veterinarian should be familiar with the care and use of breeds normally used in a training and research setting, These species include but are not limited to swine, sheep, goats, rats, mice, and rabbits.
Job Roles and
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all aspects of animal care from delivery to training site through pre-operative prep, intubation, training scenarios, euthanasia and post mortem prep for medical waste.
Responsible to prepare the Live Patient Model (LPM) for operative procedures, remain and monitor the LPM throughout the entire training scenario.
Ensures LPMs are properly euthanized at the completion of training.
Monitors airway and medical anesthesia during training, ensuring assigned personnel are meeting airway and anesthesia requirement of the LPM.
Once the training scenario begins, if students have difficulty with anesthesia or airway tasks/procedures or administering medications, the veterinarian will step in and assist the students to ensure the LPM's needs are met.
Primary LPMs being utilized are swine, but may be subject to change.
Provides medical services in support of the healthcare of research and training animals to include but not limited to swine, sheep, goats, rats, mice and rabbits.
Prescribes medications, establishes and administers treatment plans, and performs surgeries on animals when required in accordance with approved protocols and local policy guidelines.
Evaluates and recommends animal care and use procedures for protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and statutory requirements.
Trains research staff in humane methods of performing surgery and restraining animals.
Conducts training in proper use of anesthetics and analgesics.
Diagnoses and treats LPMs administering therapeutics, vaccinations and euthanasia agents.
Evaluates lab animals including nutritional requirements, environmental needs and disease risks.
Educates researchers and technicians in the differing needs of the various species used in research so that they may minimize any deviations from what the animals would typically experience under normal conditions.
Provides after-hours and weekend care as required.
Incumbents will adhere to an 80 hour work schedule over a two-week period.
Work schedules may be adjusted to meet mission requirements.
Completes continuing education training as required to maintain a current/up-to-date Veterinary License.
Qualifications and
Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from an Accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
Board Certification in Lab Animal Medicine preferred.
Must have a current Veterinary License to practice in the state of Texas.
Minimum of 5 years pf experience working with animals in a training and research setting.
Understanding of federal regulations dealing with the care and use of animals in research and training.
Knowledge of scientific methodology, including, methods of searching literature data bases, proper design of a research or training protocol, correct conduct of studies, proper methods to collect data and appropriate data analysis techniques.
Ability to teach/train/mentor researchers, technicians, IACUC members, students and others in proper humane care and treatment of animals, performance of valid research, proper data analysis and publication of results.
This is a full-time onsite position based in the San Antonio Area.
Telework may be authorized at the discretion of our Government customer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$74,203.
26 - $102,017.
02 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
What animal species/breeds do you have care and use experience in a research and training setting?
Experience:
Veterinary research and training:
5 years (Required) License/Certification:
Veterinary License in the State of Texas (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(ASI), is seeking a full-time Research Veterinarian PhD to join our team in providing Medical Research & Training support to the 59th Medical Wing in San Antonio, Texas.
ASI administers a comprehensive research and development contract providing an array of research projects for customers across the DoD space.
Our research teams work with educational institutions and other third party organizations to maximize readiness, and resilience for the men and women of our armed forces.
.
Summary:
The Research Veterinarian's primary responsibility is to be the attending veterinarian for EMEDs field training course involving the use of live patient models.
Also works in conjunction with Chief, Attending Veterinarian at the Clinical Investigations Facility overseeing training and research protocols The veterinarian should have experience in dealing with various swine breeds and understand the care and use of these breeds.
Other species may be used and the veterinarian should be familiar with the care and use of breeds normally used in a training and research setting, These species include but are not limited to swine, sheep, goats, rats, mice, and rabbits.
Job Roles and
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all aspects of animal care from delivery to training site through pre-operative prep, intubation, training scenarios, euthanasia and post mortem prep for medical waste.
Responsible to prepare the Live Patient Model (LPM) for operative procedures, remain and monitor the LPM throughout the entire training scenario.
Ensures LPMs are properly euthanized at the completion of training.
Monitors airway and medical anesthesia during training, ensuring assigned personnel are meeting airway and anesthesia requirement of the LPM.
Once the training scenario begins, if students have difficulty with anesthesia or airway tasks/procedures or administering medications, the veterinarian will step in and assist the students to ensure the LPM's needs are met.
Primary LPMs being utilized are swine, but may be subject to change.
Provides medical services in support of the healthcare of research and training animals to include but not limited to swine, sheep, goats, rats, mice and rabbits.
Prescribes medications, establishes and administers treatment plans, and performs surgeries on animals when required in accordance with approved protocols and local policy guidelines.
Evaluates and recommends animal care and use procedures for protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and statutory requirements.
Trains research staff in humane methods of performing surgery and restraining animals.
Conducts training in proper use of anesthetics and analgesics.
Diagnoses and treats LPMs administering therapeutics, vaccinations and euthanasia agents.
Evaluates lab animals including nutritional requirements, environmental needs and disease risks.
Educates researchers and technicians in the differing needs of the various species used in research so that they may minimize any deviations from what the animals would typically experience under normal conditions.
Provides after-hours and weekend care as required.
Incumbents will adhere to an 80 hour work schedule over a two-week period.
Work schedules may be adjusted to meet mission requirements.
Completes continuing education training as required to maintain a current/up-to-date Veterinary License.
Qualifications and
Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from an Accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
Board Certification in Lab Animal Medicine preferred.
Must have a current Veterinary License to practice in the state of Texas.
Minimum of 5 years pf experience working with animals in a training and research setting.
Understanding of federal regulations dealing with the care and use of animals in research and training.
Knowledge of scientific methodology, including, methods of searching literature data bases, proper design of a research or training protocol, correct conduct of studies, proper methods to collect data and appropriate data analysis techniques.
Ability to teach/train/mentor researchers, technicians, IACUC members, students and others in proper humane care and treatment of animals, performance of valid research, proper data analysis and publication of results.
This is a full-time onsite position based in the San Antonio Area.
Telework may be authorized at the discretion of our Government customer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$74,203.
26 - $102,017.
02 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
What animal species/breeds do you have care and use experience in a research and training setting?
Experience:
Veterinary research and training:
5 years (Required) License/Certification:
Veterinary License in the State of Texas (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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