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United Therapeutics Corporation · 1 month ago

Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotech company focused on finding cures for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. They are seeking an Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian to perform veterinary care and day-to-day operations at their swine research facility, involving surgical care, disease testing, and maintaining animal health records.

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalTherapeutics

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performing day-to-day operations at the swine research facility

Routine veterinary care of the USDA covered species

Surgical / post-operative care and procedures

Disease testing

Euthanasia

Maintain animal health and other USDA/FDA related record

Follow SOPs

Qualification

Veterinary care for pigsSurgical skillsUSDA Level II AccreditationEligible for DEA LicenseMedical testsObserving behaviorCollecting samplesAdministering medications

Required

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 2+ years of experience working in a veterinary practice

1+ years of experience providing veterinary care to pigs

1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications

Must not have any other interactions with pigs outside of the company

Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level

Physical Demand: Carry 50 lbs

Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 5+ years of experience working in veterinary practice

3+ years of experience providing veterinary care to pigs

3+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behavior, collecting samples, administering medications

Licensed Medical Veterinarian Virginia License to Practice Veterinary Medicine, USDA Level II Accreditation, Eligible for DEA License

Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery including caesarian section

Must not have any other interactions with pigs outside of the company

Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level

Physical Demand: Carry 50 lbs

Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Preferred

Licensed Medical Veterinarian Virginia License to Practice Veterinary Medicine, USDA Level II Accreditation, Eligible for DEA License

Proficient in surgical skills and able to perform abdominal and general surgery including caesarian section

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

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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.

Founded in 1996

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.unither.com

H1B Sponsorship

United Therapeutics Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (10)

2024 (13)

2023 (8)

2022 (6)

2021 (9)

2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

1999-06-17IPO

Leadership Team

Hamlet Bonilla Evertsz

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