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Veterinarian (maternity cover)

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Start date
28 Mar 2023
Closing date
26 Apr 2023

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Discipline
Finance / Administration, Administration
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

If you are looking for a company where you can personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples' lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view, consider working at Labcorp Drug Development as a Veterinarian (8-month maternity cover).

Labcorp Drug Development is currently seeking a Veterinarian to join our team in Huntingdon. Reporting to the Site Lead Veterinarian, the incumbent will provide veterinary health care for laboratory animals, give advice regarding the care and maintenance of laboratory animals, and provide training for technicians.

In more details, you will...
  • Provide laboratory animal medical and surgical care by examination, treatment and advice to ensure adequate and humane veterinary support.
  • Assist site lead veterinarian to ensure that company policies and practices regarding animal care and welfare are in compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Assist in training of staff on general animal health and welfare and common veterinary procedures including, where applicable, annual externship program.
  • Serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or Ethical Review Panel (ERP), where appropriate, as alternate member, and conduct veterinary review of IACUC protocol submissions under supervision.
  • Perform physical examinations of laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOP.
  • Perform ophthalmic or other veterinary examinations on laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOP (expected within 6 months of external hire).
  • Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
  • Participate in client conference calls and visits.
  • Manage projects and complex cases independently.


What we're looking for
  • Graduate of AVMA accredited or EAEVE accredited/approved veterinary school or equivalent
  • 3 years of veterinary clinical experience or 2 years of experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine.
  • Membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Knowledge of small and large animals' species used in research
  • Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
SL6 3QH
United Kingdom

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