Senior Clinical Veterinarian

Purpose :

Provides clinical care and surgical support of research animals; assists with the monitoring of animal health at external vendors; collaborates with and provides professional expertise to AbbVie R&D researcher teams through management of clinical cases and development of animal models; and works to integrate aspects of the 3Rs (Replacement Refinement and Reduction) and AbbVies Global Animal Welfare Policy in the local Comparative Medicine program.

Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership or support in clinical or surgical aspects of veterinary care and oversee the monitoring of vendor animal health programs as directed by the supervisor.
• Conduct semiannual to quarterly site visits at the AbbVie Bay Area Vivarium and provide veterinary services including protocol reviews consultations and on-call support as needed.
• Lead the sites initiative to enhance the animal behavioral management program under the supervision of Comparative Medicine leadership ensuring alignment with the Global Comparative Medicine effort.
• Under the supervision of the Senior Director and Clinical Director leads the sites hands-on training program for anesthesia and euthanasia
• Execute and provide clinical oversight including diagnosis and treatment for disease processes in research animals under area of responsibility.
• Provide surgical support to needed areas of research which may include rodent and non-rodent species.
• Assist with the monitoring of vendors and work collaboratively with the Global Animal Welfare Committee to assure the adequacy of the health of all animals received within the facilities.
• Incorporate the 3 Rs (Replacement Refinement and Reduction) in daily decision-making conduct of research oriented activities and in guidance to research staff.
• Serve as a functional resource to the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Collaborate with researchers to provide professional and scientific consultation for the selection and development of unique animal research models and testing and production operations within animal facilities.
• Contribute to the short-term strategies of the operations aspect of Comparative Medicine and provide leadership to the animal care staff in the daily operations of animal husbandry and facility oversight.
• Provide leadership that encourages innovation; set expectations and hold people accountable for their actions.
• Contribute to the development of the staff effectively communicate both successes and failures in order to proactively reward or implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage appointed discretionary items in functional budget.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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Work :

No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Microsoft Access,Customer Service,Communication skills,TFS,Sage,Sonography,Conflict Management,Animal Handling,Pharmacy Residency,Critical Care Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1