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JOB TITLE: Director of Veterinary MedicineLOCATION: Rochester, MNREPORTS TO: CEO POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Veterinary Medicine will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring an adequate program of veterinary care in compliance with the requirements and expectations of USDA, AAALAC, FDA, NIH and other relevant agencies.  Adequate veterinary care consists of programs for preventative medicine; surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and control of disease, including zoonosis control; management of protocol-associated disease, disability, or other sequelae; anesthesia and analgesia; surgery and postsurgical care; assessment of animal well-being and euthanasia. As a part of the leadership team, this position will be expected to continually develop leadership, scientific and regulatory excellence and provide insight into company activities and strategic planning. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServes as the attending veterinarian and a voting member of the IACUCDirects andor performs medical treatmentsOversees veterinary review of Animal Care and Use ProtocolsProvides formal and informal training and consultationAssists in training areas regarding animal care and welfareAdvises the Investigators and IACUC on the appropriateness of specific techniques and methods in animals and recommend alternativesProvides guidance and oversight on experimental surgery processPerforms surgical andor interventional procedures as needed Provides diagnostic necropsy serviceDrafts and revises site guidelines and SOPsEnsures that all programs relating to animal housing, health monitoring and preventative medicine are complied with according to guidelines, SOPs and industry standardsDevelops new and improved techniques for care of animalsReviews study protocols with a focus on scientific and animal care content Performs as a Study Director as neededAssist in facility design and planningAssist in herd planning Perform other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESShared oversight of Veterinary TechniciansEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDVM or VMD required Familiarity with swine health and care preferredSurgical training in large animals preferredTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESKnowledgeable about the conduct of research involving animalsFamiliarity with USDA AWA regulations and the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals preferred, experience working with FDA CVM preferred Experience achieving and maintaining AAALAC accreditation preferredPerformance in a high health environment preferredProficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointDESIRED KEY COMPETENCIESAbility to thrive in team-based settings, work collaboratively in a team environment with othersAbility to achieve goals in a milestone-driven, rapidly changing research environmentA professional who is also entrepreneurial, and has a client-minded focusExcellent organizational skillsAbility to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertaintyAbility to manage and schedule multiple tasks with various personnel in an efficient mannerPossess a high degree of personal responsibilityDemonstrate the highest ethical standards and trustworthinessGood verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailWORKING CONDITIONSSome travel will be requiredNormal office animal facility environmentModerate exertion when handling animals. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs