Clinical Veterinarian

The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for leading the clinical evaluation and comprehensive veterinary care program for research-bred non-human primates. Serving as the primary provider of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical services, this role directs daily operations of the veterinary hospitals and supervises veterinary technicians. The veterinarian conducts routine health assessments, monitors medical and behavioral conditions, administers treatments, and carries out research-related procedures in accordance with approved protocols. Responsibilities also include performing gross necropsies to support disease surveillance and overall colony health management. In addition, the Clinical Veterinarian may review and assess animal-use research protocols, contribute to the design and development of new programs and facilities, and provide guidance and oversight to animal care and facilities teams while fulfilling other related duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Veterinarian is expected to independently carry out the following responsibilities with minimal oversight:

• Direct and manage overall colony health programs, including ongoing health monitoring and disease surveillance
• Deliver comprehensive clinical care to colony primates, including examinations, medical treatment, surgical procedures, and post-treatment follow-up
• Advise and educate investigators, research personnel, and veterinary staff on animal care practices, peri-procedural support, aseptic surgical techniques, and newly implemented procedures
• Evaluate animal care and use protocols and contribute as an active member of institutional animal care and use committees
• Provide emergency medical services and participate in weekend on-call coverage
• Accurately document and maintain records of clinical activities and treatments
• Conduct semiannual physical examinations for colony animals
• Complete additional job-related duties as assigned
• Collaborate with Managers and Directors to address colony requirements
• Adhere to leadership guidance regarding social groupings, animal transfers, and project-specific client directives
• Support the creation and execution of personnel health and safety programs
• Fulfill other responsibilities as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Clinical Veterinarian oversees and provides leadership to veterinary clinical staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this role, the Clinical Veterinarian must demonstrate strong expertise in veterinary medicine, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The position requires proficiency in delivering clinical care and interpreting diagnostic information such as medical histories, physical exams, specimen collection, in-field testing, laboratory data, and radiographic findings. The veterinarian must be skilled in therapeutic interventions, including supportive care, pharmacologic treatment, surgical procedures, and pain management. Additionally, the role demands resilience under pressure, adaptability in dynamic environments, and the professional judgment to recognize personal limitations and seek guidance when appropriate.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

DVM/VMD from a veterinary medical college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Current state licensure in at least one state and able to obtain licensure in South Carolina within 60 days of hire. The Clinical Veterinarian must be eligible to obtain DEA licensure. Three-five years of laboratory primate experience is preferred. Post-doctoral or veterinary research experience is preferred. ACLAM eligibility or diplomate status is highly preferred. The Clinical Veterinarian must have good reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills (Access, MS Word, Excel, email and internet).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

South Carolina Drivers’ License or equivalent. Current DVM licensure in at least one state and ability to obtain South Carolina License within 60 days.