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Clinical Veterinarian
Mass General BrighamCharlestown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Mar 2026
About the role
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
The Following Duties are required:
1) Provide service to and train research staff on various components of proper animal use, preparation of animals for surgery, anesthesia, surgical technique, post-operative monitoring, injections, and sample collection.
2) Advises staff on preventive health programs, such as quarantine evaluation of new arrivals, sentinel surveillance of rodent colonies, annual physical examinations and semi-annual tuberculin testing of non-human primates.
3) Perform routine clinical rounds in vivarium throughout MGH as well as site visits to animal vendors and extramural satellite facilities where MGH animals are maintained.
4) Provide weekend/holiday/after-hours coverage for veterinary emergencies, in concert with other professional staff in CCM.
5) Participate in establishing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures involving laboratory animal care and use that is in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and current accreditation standards. Comply with and follow CCM and MGH policies and procedures.
6) Other duties as assigned.
Ensures optimal animal health care and welfare through preventive medicine, diagnostics, and treatment protocols. The role is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations, developing treatment plans, and overseeing surgical procedures to support laboratory animal research programs. This position prioritizes animal welfare in alignment with regulatory standards.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Responsible for overseeing the process of clinical diagnostic data collection.
-Conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records to assess the quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
-May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare-type content.
-Analyzes medical information to assist healthcare staff in providing superior services for patients.
-Provides anesthesia and surgical support as well as postoperative care for clinical and research procedures.
-Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
-Collaborates with data management in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
-Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required.
-Ensures integrity of patient data.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Veterinarian license required
Experience
Experience in lab animal care 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong and proven leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and procedures.
- Broad knowledge of clinical systems.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to write reports and correspondences.
- Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy data.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The Following Duties are required:
1) Provide service to and train research staff on various components of proper animal use, preparation of animals for surgery, anesthesia, surgical technique, post-operative monitoring, injections, and sample collection.
2) Advises staff on preventive health programs, such as quarantine evaluation of new arrivals, sentinel surveillance of rodent colonies, annual physical examinations and semi-annual tuberculin testing of non-human primates.
3) Perform routine clinical rounds in vivarium throughout MGH as well as site visits to animal vendors and extramural satellite facilities where MGH animals are maintained.
4) Provide weekend/holiday/after-hours coverage for veterinary emergencies, in concert with other professional staff in CCM.
5) Participate in establishing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures involving laboratory animal care and use that is in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and current accreditation standards. Comply with and follow CCM and MGH policies and procedures.
6) Other duties as assigned.
Job Summary
SummaryEnsures optimal animal health care and welfare through preventive medicine, diagnostics, and treatment protocols. The role is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations, developing treatment plans, and overseeing surgical procedures to support laboratory animal research programs. This position prioritizes animal welfare in alignment with regulatory standards.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Responsible for overseeing the process of clinical diagnostic data collection.
-Conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records to assess the quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
-May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare-type content.
-Analyzes medical information to assist healthcare staff in providing superior services for patients.
-Provides anesthesia and surgical support as well as postoperative care for clinical and research procedures.
-Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
-Collaborates with data management in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
-Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required.
-Ensures integrity of patient data.
Qualifications
EducationDoctor of Veterinary Medicine required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Veterinarian license required
Experience
Experience in lab animal care 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong and proven leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and procedures.
- Broad knowledge of clinical systems.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to write reports and correspondences.
- Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy data.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
149 Thirteenth Street Building 149
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
- /
Grade
10
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