Veterinarian Researcher

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Research Veterinarian to provide clinical veterinary services for laboratory animals in a research environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals in a research environment
• Provide veterinary animal research support
• Perform routine physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries
• Perform clinical and surgical procedures on animals
• Provide guidance, training and consultation in all aspects of regulatory animal medicine and science to research and support staff
• Provide guidance to research personnel on animal model and protocol development
• Assist with research protocol development, execution and refinements

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Perform various animal research surgical procedures
• Administration and monitoring of anesthesia for research animals
• Knowledge of Department of Defense and Federal laws and regulations governing animal research
• Ensure laboratory research compliance with Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocols
• Must be willing to work hands on with all animal experimental surgical processes
• Must have strong communication, organizational, scheduling, and decision-making skills
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Must have appropriate license to practice veterinary medicine as required by Public Law 99-158, Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations, State of Maryland regulations and agricultural code, and all other appropriate federal, state, or local laws and regulations
• Must have appropriate education, training, and experience to ensure the facility retains Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AALAC) accreditation in accordance with AR 40-33 and DoDI 3216.0.
• Minimum 5+ years of laboratory animal research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in military animal research laboratory setting actively involved in study design, or equivalent experience a plus.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.