Neuralink · 3 months ago
Clinical Veterinarian
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expNeuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. The Clinical Veterinarian will provide veterinary care for research animals, ensuring compliance with animal welfare laws and regulations while supporting research and development initiatives.
BiotechnologyMedicalNeuroscienceRobotics
Responsibilities
Oversee the health and welfare of sheep, Yucatan pigs, and non-human primates through regular physical exams, clinical diagnostics, treatments, and preventive medicine programs
Develop, implement, and oversee anesthesia and analgesia protocols to support in vivo procedures
Provide perioperative and postoperative care, manage pain control, and monitor recovery
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations as well as institutional and industry standards (IACUC, USDA, FDA, GLP, AAALAC)
Develop, review, and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs), veterinary protocols, health surveillance plans, and other technical documents
Collaborate with research staff in the design, planning, and execution of in vivo studies
Review and prepare preclinical study documentation and reports
Support facility management by advising on housing, enrichment, husbandry, environmental monitoring, and veterinary aspects of facility design or modifications
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
Eligible for state veterinary licensure
Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine
Completion of a residency in laboratory animal medicine, or over 5 years of experience in the field
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in veterinary medical care and surgical techniques for large and small animals
Effective oral and written communication of veterinary and scientific information to technical, research, and clinical staff
Detailed knowledge of animal welfare regulations and best practices
Preferred
Board certification or eligibility in Laboratory Animal Medicine (e.g., ACLAM Diplomate)
Prior experience providing veterinary care for sheep, swine, and/or non-human primates in research or clinical settings
Experience supervising and training veterinary or technical teams
Familiarity with controlled substances, DEA registration, and USDA accreditation processes
Experience working under GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) or other regulated research environments (e.g., USDA, FDA, AAALAC)
Experience contributing to or reviewing IACUC protocols and participating in semi-annual inspections
Excellent organizational, project management, and leadership skills, including team coordination and resource planning
Benefits
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Company
Neuralink
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that focuses on developing brain-computer interfaces designed to treat neurological disorders.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (14)
2023 (7)
2022 (5)
2021 (7)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.34BKey Investors
CoreNest CapitalFounders FundVy Capital
2025-07-07Series Unknown
2025-06-17Secondary Market
2025-05-27Series E· $649M
Leadership Team
Dongjin Seo
Co-Founder, President & COO
Shivon Zilis
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Recent News
2026-01-09
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