Location: Southold,NY, USA
Title: Clinical VeterinarianLocation: Plum Island, NYCitizenship/Clearance Requirement: Must be authorized to work in the United StatesThe McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full-time Clinical Veterinarian to provide support at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. PIADC is located just off the northeastern tip of New Yorks Long Island. This position supports the Department of Homeland Security Research and Development Program vaccine studies by caring for large animals in accordance with established procedures.Candidates are not eligible if they own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, pigs, and chickens outside of PIADC due to biosecurity requirements. The only type of livestock that can be privately owned or worked with is horses.Position Responsibilities:Conduct clinical rounds and prescribe treatment plans for injured/sick animalsProvide support to the Deputy Attending VeterinarianGenerate and maintain animal health report data for in-house health casesEvaluate study animals to assess animal welfarePerform euthanasiaAdminister and distribute appropriate medications and anesthetic agents for staff working with study animalsExamine incoming animals and treat if necessaryReport epidemiological data on in-house animal health data to IACUCAttend and participate in IACUC meetings and vivarium related committeesInvestigate and generate reports for incidents involving vendors, animal health, and animal welfareMentor and provide technical training for animal care staff, animal health technicians, and research staffPrepare and participate in PIADC vivarium inspectionsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Licensed to practice in one state within the United StatesMinimum 1 year of clinical experience with large animals (swine and cattle)Experience must include working with experimentally infected animalsEffective verbal and written communicationMust be able to receive and maintain a Personal Security Level 3 (PSL-3) clearance and participate in the Occupational Health/Safety ProgramsCandidate MUST pass a government background investigation (NAC), employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. As required by law, TMG participates in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the identity and employment eligibility of persons hired to work in the United States. Potential for weekend hours.Compensation/Benefits:TMG offers competitive pay and benefits packages including health insurance; paid holiday and time off; EAP; 401(k) and College Savings Plan.
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