Clinical Veterinarian (II) - Relocation package (subject to criteria),

Labcorp is searching for a Clinical Veterinarian II to join their team in Huntingdon, UK.

Reporting to the Associate Director/Site Lead Veterinarian, you will provide veterinary health care to a range of laboratory animal species, give advice regarding the care and maintenance of laboratory animals and provide training for technicians.

This position offers a relocation package (subject to criteria), competitive salary, a shared 1-in-7 quiet on-call rota, 37.5 hrs working week, pension contributions, optional private health insurance, Continued Professional Development allowance and paid for professional memberships.

The Huntingdon location is the second largest preclinical site in the UK. We have a multitude of different species that we care for at this site. With an onsite gym we make sure to keep your personal well-being in mind! Equal distance to Cambridge and Peterborough it is not far from major cities and about an hour commute from London. With a variety of opportunities at this location it is the perfect for any veterinarian looking for growth!

Essential Job Duties Include

• 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 programs.
• Serve on the Animal Welfare Ethical Review Body (AWERB) as alternate member where appropriate and conduct veterinary review of Project Procedure License applications under supervision.
• Perform physical examinations of laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOPs.
• Perform ophthalmic or other veterinary examinations on laboratory animals as indicated in protocols and SOPs.
• 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.
  
  

Education Required

• Veterinary degree and membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
  
  

Desired Experience But Not Required

• Significant demonstrable experience in Veterinary clinical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Animals (Scientific) Procedures Act 1986
• Knowledge of small and large animals used in research.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals.
  
  

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