Research Veterinarian (Stewartville, MN)
United Therapeutics Corporation
Summary
The Research Veterinarian will provide veterinary medical care for pigs in a designated pathogen free (DPF) barrier facility. This role plays a critical part in the performance of all veterinary procedures (surgeries, health surveillance, breeding, and necropsies) for the xenotransplantation program. The Research Veterinarian provides routine and emergency veterinary medical care, including management of medical records, as well as leading training with personnel, authoring SOPs, and participating in regulatory activities.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Manage all health aspects of pigs
- Diagnose and treat animals for medical conditions
- Assist and perform surgery on animals
- Write and manage animal medical records
- Operate medical equipment
- Euthanize and perform comprehensive necropsies on animals
- Manage breeding program including semen collection, analysis, and processing and artificial insemination
- Author animal related SOPs
- Participate in regulatory activities such as IACUC, USDA, FDA, and AAALAC
- May be responsible for the supervision and professional development of licensed veterinary technician(s) and/or animal technician(s)
- Lead training with animal and veterinary technicians
- Participate in on-call after hours
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- 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
- State-specific 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
- Understanding of US FDA CFR for Xenotransplantation products for human use
- 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
- Demonstrated understanding of GxP compliance
- 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
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- 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
- State-specific 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
- Understanding of US FDA CFR for Xenotransplantation products for human use
- Understanding and ability to apply principles of evidence-based medicine to a swine herd
- Critical thinking and problem solving ability
- Demonstrated understanding of GxP compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Employee Wellness Resources
- 401(k)
- ESPP
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability Benefits
Company overview
United Therapeutics Corporation is an American biotechnology company founded in 1996 with a deeply personal mission: to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after the founder's daughter was diagnosed with this rare disease. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the company has evolved into a pioneering force in biotechnology, focusing on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics specializes in treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease, neuroblastoma, and end-stage lung disease through its flagship products including Tyvaso, Remodulin, Orenitram, Adcirca, and Unituxin. The company is particularly notable for being the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to convert to a public benefit corporation (PBC), with a dual purpose of developing innovative pharmaceutical therapies and creating technologies that increase transplantable organ availability. Their groundbreaking work includes xenotransplantation research, organ manufacturing technologies, and regenerative medicine programs aimed at addressing critical shortages in transplantable organs. With approximately 1,001-5,000 employees and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, United Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in both patient-focused innovation and workplace excellence.