Clinical Veterinarian, Part-time Contract

This part-time, contract Clinical Veterinarian will serve as a key veterinary leader supporting in vivo research. In this role, you will act as the Clinical Veterinarian for Altos Labs - San Diego and provide veterinary oversight, clinical care, and technical training. You will help ensure that animal research is conducted ethically, with scientific rigor and in full compliance with applicable standards, including Public Health Service (PHS) Policy and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. You will play a central role in shaping a program that emphasizes animal welfare, regulatory excellence, and continuous refinement of in vivo models.

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary oversight, clinical care, and technical training; Ensure animal research is conducted ethically, with scientific rigor and in full compliance with applicable standards, including PHS Policy and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; Establish and maintain veterinary and IACUC-related guidelines, best practices, and program standards; Develop and support the Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program; Maintain inspection readiness and lead site inspections and applicable audits; Provide direct clinical veterinary care for rodent species; Lead and enhance biosecurity, disease prevention, and health surveillance programs; Drive continuous improvement in enrichment and behavioral management programs; Support and participate in the veterinary on-call program; Lead technical training and development programs for in vivo research teams; Mentor scientists and staff in technical excellence and best practices; Guide refinement of animal models; Foster cross-functional partnerships

Requirements

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree; Licensed or eligible for licensure in California; Significant experience in laboratory animal medicine, including rodent and non-rodent species; Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including USDA/Animal Welfare Act, AAALAC, and IACUC processes; Demonstrated experience with inspections, audits, accreditation activities, and animal welfare investigations; Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; Experience supporting discovery and preclinical development programs

Nice to have

Board certification, such as ACLAM; Experience developing guidelines, best practices, training programs, or PAM activities