Director of Veterinary Medicine

Cytotheryx, Inc.Rochester, MN, United States

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JOB TITLE : Director of Veterinary Medicine

LOCATION : Rochester, MN

REPORTS TO : CEO

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Veterinary Medicine will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring an adequate program of veterinary care in compliance with the requirements and expectations of USDA, AAALAC, FDA, NIH and other relevant agencies. Adequate veterinary care consists of programs for preventative medicine; surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and control of disease, including zoonosis control; management of protocol-associated disease, disability, or other sequelae; anesthesia and analgesia; surgery and postsurgical care; assessment of animal well-being and euthanasia. As a part of the leadership team, this position will be expected to continually develop leadership, scientific and regulatory excellence and provide insight into company activities and strategic planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as the attending veterinarian and a voting member of the IACUC
Directs and / or performs medical treatments
Oversees veterinary review of Animal Care and Use Protocols
Provides formal and informal training and consultation
Assists in training areas regarding animal care and welfare
Advises the Investigators and IACUC on the appropriateness of specific techniques and methods in animals and recommend alternatives
Provides guidance and oversight on experimental surgery process
Performs surgical and / or interventional procedures as needed
Provides diagnostic necropsy service
Drafts and revises site guidelines and SOPs
Ensures that all programs relating to animal housing, health monitoring and preventative medicine are complied with according to guidelines, SOPs and industry standards
Develops new and improved techniques for care of animals
Reviews study protocols with a focus on scientific and animal care content
Performs as a Study Director as needed
Assist in facility design and planning
Assist in herd planning
Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Shared oversight of Veterinary Technicians

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

DVM or VMD required

Familiarity with swine health and care preferred

Surgical training in large animals preferred

Technical Competencies :

Knowledgeable about the conduct of research involving animals

Familiarity with USDA AWA regulations and the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals preferred, experience working with FDA CVM preferred

Experience achieving and maintaining AAALAC accreditation preferred

Performance in a high health environment preferred

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES

Ability to thrive in team-based settings, work collaboratively in a team environment with others

Ability to achieve goals in a milestone-driven, rapidly changing research environment

A professional who is also entrepreneurial, and has a client-minded focus

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty

Ability to manage and schedule multiple tasks with various personnel in an efficient manner

Possess a high degree of personal responsibility

Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and trustworthiness

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS

Some travel will be required

Normal office / animal facility environment

Moderate exertion when handling animals. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs

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