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Positions Offered

Northampton, MA - Small Animal Practice
Veterinarian
(posted April 30, 2008)

Award winning 3-doctor small animal practice seeking part/full time associate with integrity and a sense of humor. We are a progressive, state of the art AAHA hospital with digital radiography and paperless records on the horizon. We also have an incredible support staff including 7 CVTs who allow veterinarians to practice real medicine. We are located in Northampton, MA; one of Outdoor Magazine’s top 10 small towns to live in and a diverse community. We offer a competitive compensation package with no on-call duties! What are you waiting for?

Check us out on the web at www.northamptonvetclinic.com or call 413-584-6309 and speak to Shana.

Bridge Laboratories - Lab Animal
Staff Veterinarian
(posted April 30, 2008)

Bridge is a leading company supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with global solutions and integrated contract research services, in our state-of-the-art facilities in the US and China. We offer a competitive compensation package with incentives and stock options plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, paid-time-off, a 401K program including company co-investment, and a generous stock option program. We also have the industry leading advanced education and training program which includes certifications, as well as unique opportunities such as mandarin training and our Visiting Scholar Program which supports rotations into our laboratories in Beijing, China.

Responsibilities:

• As directed by the Vice President of Pathology and Toxicology to maintain animal facility compliance with various regulatory agencies.
  
  
• Work with Study Directors to ensure that study protocols and conduct meet all requirements for animal care according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
  
  
• Observe study animals and provide routine animal health and clinical veterinary care for all animals in the laboratory.
  
  
• Prepare all required reports for AAALAC accreditation, NIH, USDA, and DEA inspections.
  
  
• Develop and review new procedures and technologies as required, including development of new surgical procedures.
  
  
• Develop AAALAC and facility programs, and Animal Care and Use Committee policies.
  
  
• Actively participate in the site IACUC as a voting or non-voting member.
  
  
• Manage a staff of clinical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, compliance specialist, and R&D specialist.

• Veterinary degree with a desire to work in a pre-clinical environment.
  
  
• ACLAM (board certified in lab animal medicine) strongly desired but not required. WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS. Efforts to become (ACLAM) will be supported.
  
  
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.