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Veterinarian 2

Stanford University

Stanford, CA
1 day ago
$191,234 - $217,314

Job Description

Join Stanford University as a Veterinarian 2, where you'll provide comprehensive care for research animals, ensuring their welfare and compliance while supporting cutting-edge neural interface research. This role is vital for maintaining high standards of veterinary care and animal welfare in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide veterinary oversight of lab animals and manage enrichment and training programs
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional protocols
  • Perform veterinary care including physical exams, diagnostic work-ups, and surgical treatments
  • Supervise and train veterinary staff and Animal Care Assistants
  • Develop and manage animal training and enrichment programs
  • Coordinate clinical service and on-call schedules

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Board eligible or Board certified in a pertinent veterinary specialty
  • Veterinarian license from at least one state

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine
  • Completion of a residency in laboratory animal medicine
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple goals
  • Dedication to animal welfare
  • Strong interest in research

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive rewards packageHealth insurancePTO401k