Staff Veterinarian

Johns Hopkins University’s Research Animal Resources (RAR) is seeking an experienced Staff Veterinarian that will provide clinical oversight and programmatic support to its nonhuman primate (NHP) program. The position provides clinical expertise and research support to various animal studies, and colony management of rhesus and pigtail breeding colonies. Of note, the pigtail macaque breeding colony at Hopkins is supported by U42 NIH funding.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Supported by laboratory animal medicine (LAM) post-doctoral fellows, the successful candidate will,

• Provide clinical oversight for Old World nonhuman primates (NHPs), including rhesus macaques and pigtail macaques.
• Provide colony health oversight for the breeding colonies, direct semi-annual TB testing, and physical exams.
• Perform surgeries.
• Oversee NHP quarantine procedures, including import, export, and sales.
• Supervise veterinary technicians.
• Mentor LAM post-doctoral fellows in providing clinical care.
• Participate in regulatory activities, including USDA inspections, IACUC semi-annual inspections, and AAALAC site visits.
• Train veterinary, husbandry, and research personnel.
• Conduct clinical and collaborative research.
• Consult with investigators regarding research protocols.
• Work with husbandry personnel and behavioral management team regarding the proper care of NHPs.
• Develop SOPs, guidelines, and related documents on using and working with NHPs.
• Work collaboratively with the Breeding Colony Director and Attending Veterinarian to create and implement programmatic and infrastructure improvements.

• Doctoral Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD).
• Recent graduates of training programs are eligible to apply.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the United States.
• Current driver’s license.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written English capabilities.
• A thorough knowledge of current US regulatory standards.
• Strong teaching skills; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including scientists.
• A demonstrated ability to conduct clinical or collaborative research.
• A record of excellent customer service.
• Ability to seek out, build, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with investigators.

• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) boards-certification or boards-eligibility preferred.

Classified Title: Veterinarian 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Staff Veterinarian   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MI  
Starting Salary Range: $117,900 - $206,500 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 with some evenings and weekends 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Animal Resources  
Personnel area: University Administration