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VS) has the primary responsibility for animal health care issues at the site and assists the Technical Operation Team and Study Directors in the conduct of studies. The Director of Veterinary Services may participate in or oversee GLP data collection, sample collections from and procedures on animals, prepare test article for administration, and surgery and other medical procedures. The Director of Veterinary Services will supervise and participate in the diagnosis and treatment of sick animals. The Dir. VS bears the regulatory responsibility of the veterinary care program at the Company.\nYou'll Do Here\nThe Dir. 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Advises the Study Coordinators and IACUC on the appropriateness of specific techniques and methods in animals and recommend alternatives.\nOversees and participates in the execution of the research project, the preparation and conduct of each phase of the study, and data collections according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), the research protocol, and (if applicable) GLP requirements.\nMust be knowledgeable of the Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other related references and ensure that the company and its employees comply with them in a practical and appropriate manner.\nContributes to the elaboration and revision of the Animal Care and Use program of the site.\nServes on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.\nInfluences the external environment through leadership and active engagement with professional societies and academic institutions.\nParticipates in risk assessments of vendors in regards to animal care and welfare.\nMust follow all SOP's pertaining to the area of work, ensure that other employees follow the SOP's and contribute to the generation of new SOP's.\nProvide guidance and oversight on experimental surgery processes. Is responsible for supervising maintenance of surgical facilities and related equipment.\nSupervises and participates in the anesthesia and recovery of animals during surgical procedures. Ensures that all necessary supplies and materials for current procedures are available and that sterility in the surgical quarters is maintained.\nConducts surgical and other medical procedures and treatments.\nEnsures daily observation and communication using appropriate methods for prevention, control, diagnoses and treatment of disease and injury.\nPerforms on-site clinical laboratory tests and supervises maintenance of the laboratory used by the vet staff.\nParticipates in the training of technicians.\nSupervises, design, review, and participates in the performance of routine herd health surveillance program, including submission of laboratory tests, such as fecal examination, blood collection, necropsy, and tissue collection.\nParticipates in the monitoring and calibration of veterinary equipment.\nParticipates in research activities in the following ways:Conducts procedures (surgical and other), and supervises and participates in sample collection and processing (urine, blood, tissues, etc.).\nEnsures data is collected and reported appropriately.\nPrepares and administers test article.\nCollects data with advanced scientific equipment (e.g., ultrasound or DEXA).\n\nParticipates and lead the development of animal models.\nAttend external training if requested with the intention of offering new skills to the site.\nRemain in communication with Business Development and provide input regarding studies as needed.\nExpected to handle client technical requests and to participate in client services and support.\nSupervises and/or participates in the weekend duties.\nDevelop goals and KPIs to support the company growth and success.\nDevelop and ensure that business objectives are performed to meet the goals and KPI of the vet staff.\nDevelop departmental metrics to assess performance.\nWhat You'll Need to Succeed\nA Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (D.V.M.) from accredited University; 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