Labcorp is searching for a clinical veterinary surgeon to join their team in Huntingdon, UK.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Clinical Veterinarians to join Labcorp at our AAALAC accredited sites based in Huntingdon.
As an experienced 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 and sign on bonus (subject to criteria), competitive salary, a shared quiet on-call rota, 37.5 hrs working week, pension contributions, optional private health insurance, Continued Professional Development allowance and paid for professional memberships. Training on lab animal specific techniques and legislation is provided in-house and via external accredited courses.
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:
• 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.
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