United Therapeutics Corporation · 4 hours ago
Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian, DPF
Christiansburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expUnited Therapeutics Corporation is a publicly-traded biotech company focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for organ transplantation. The Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian will provide veterinary medical care for pigs in a designated pathogen-free facility and will be involved in surgical procedures, health surveillance, and regulatory activities.
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Responsibilities
Manage all health aspects of pigs
Diagnose and treat animals for medical conditions
Assist with surgery on animals
Write animal medical records
Operate medical equipment
Euthanize and perform necropsies on animals
Participate in breeding program including semen collection, analysis, and processing and artificial insemination
Collaborate on and author animal related SOPs
Participate in regulatory activities such as IACUC, USDA, FDA, and AAALAC with direction from the Attending Veterinarian
Participate in training of animal and veterinary technicians
Participate in on-call after hours
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Experience required for Associate Research Veterinarian role: 2+ years of related experience working in the veterinary field
1+ years of experience providing large animal veterinary care with preference toward porcine
1+ years of experience working with regulatory bodies and controlled substances
1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
Experience required for Research Veterinarian role: 5+ years of related experience working in the veterinary field
3+ years of experience providing large animal veterinary care with preference toward porcine
3+ years of experience working with regulatory bodies and controlled substances
3+ years of experience performing diagnostic tests and general surgery, overseeing health surveillance of an animal population, and performing necropsies
Virginia License to Practice Veterinary Medicine, USDA Level II Accreditation, Eligible for DEA License (or licensed in another state and able to become licensed in Virginia)
Understanding and ability to apply principles of evidence-based medicine to a swine herd with unique needs and requirements
Possess critical thinking and problem solving ability to provide novel solutions to medical problems
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Ability to coach and train team members
Ability to author or edit SOPs
Must not have interaction with pigs outside of the company
Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level
Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels
Preferred
Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery
Understanding of US FDA CFR for Xenotransplantation products for human use
Demonstrated understanding of GxP compliance
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage
Employee wellness resources
Savings plans (401k and ESPP)
Paid time off & paid parental leave benefits
Disability benefits
Company
United Therapeutics Corporation
Founded to find a cure for a daughter’s rare disease, United Therapeutics is a biotechnology company transforming care for people with chronic and life-threatening conditions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
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