Clinical Laboratory Animal Veterinarian Scientist | Comparative Bioscience Center
Rockefeller University · NY, US
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About the Role
This full-time, one-year role with potential for extension offers immersive experience in laboratory animal medicine. It is ideal for veterinarians seeking a career transition into biomedical research, early-career professionals, or those looking to expand their expertise in research animal health and regulatory oversight. The position provides hands-on experience at a renowned biomedical research institution, working with experienced professionals and offering academic designation as Staff Scientist.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in all aspects of veterinary care and research support.
- Perform clinical evaluation and treatment of research animals.
- Conduct disease surveillance and colony health management.
- Provide surgical and procedural support.
- Manage anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative care.
- Assist with protocol development and investigator consultation.
- Oversee clinical case management and medical record review.
- Engage in regulatory and compliance activities.
- Participate in IACUC functions and protocol review.
- Train investigators and animal care personnel.
- Conduct post-approval monitoring and facility rounds.
- Manage biosecurity and outbreak investigations.
- Perform animal welfare assessments.
- Participate in after-hours and emergency veterinary coverage.
- Gain broad exposure to laboratory animal medicine.
- Receive mentorship from ACLAM diplomates.
- Participate in institutional committees.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge biomedical research.
- Experience working with internationally recognized investigators.
- Attend educational seminars and rounds.
- Engage in presentation opportunities.
- Receive guidance regarding laboratory animal medicine residency programs.
Requirements
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited foreign institution.
- Currently hold veterinary licensure in at least one U.S. state.
- Strong interest in laboratory animal medicine.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with researchers and animal care staff.
- Previous laboratory animal experience (preferred).
- Interest in academic, research, or laboratory animal medicine careers (preferred).
Skills
- Laboratory animal medicine
- Veterinary care
- Research support
- Disease surveillance
- Colony health management
- Surgical support
- Procedural support
- Anesthesia
- Analgesia
- Perioperative care
- Protocol development
- Investigator consultation
- Clinical case management
- Medical record review
- Regulatory compliance
- IACUC functions
- Protocol review
- Training
- Biosecurity
- Outbreak investigation
- Animal welfare assessment
- Emergency veterinary coverage
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
Location
- New York (preferred license)
Work Type
- Full-time
- One-year contract with option for annual extension
Experience Level
- Early-career candidates
- Practicing veterinarians
Education Level
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
Salary/Compensations
- USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.
About the Company
- The Comparative Bioscience Center provides comprehensive animal care to support the University's in vivo research.
- The center is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).
- The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned biomedical research institution.
Equal Opportunity
- The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.