Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

Job Description Job Description Clinical Veterinarian – Opportunity in Laboratory Animal Medicine Location

Indianapolis, IN ( Advanced Rodent Surgical Research Facilities) Travel

Required to other Indiana sites; optional out-of-state travel opportunities Are you a companion animal veterinarian or an early-career laboratory animal vet seeking a meaningful, mission-driven role?

At our Indianapolis research hubs , you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of animal care and scientific advancement.

Our two advanced rodent surgical units in Indianapolis are integral to our nationwide network.

These state-of-the-art facilities specialize in surgically modified rodent models that support cutting-edge biomedical research.

As a Clinical Veterinarian , you’ll play a critical role in upholding our high standards of animal care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding research that shapes the future of human and animal health.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to transition into or grow within laboratory animal medicine while working with expert teams and contributing to research that matters.

What You’ll Do

Deliver high-quality veterinary care for rodent colonies in specialized surgical environments.

Support the welfare and biosecurity of animals used in preclinical research, including during post-op recovery and life-cycle monitoring.

Train and mentor technicians and animal care staff in clinical care, anesthesia, and humane handling.

Collaborate across departments to support the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) and foster a "Culture of Care." Liaise with the IACUC, Attending Veterinarian, and Institutional Officials to ensure compliance and proactive animal health reporting.

Provide emergency veterinary care (after- hours/weekend/holiday) on a rotating schedule.

Contribute veterinary oversight to new surgical model development and provide guidance on best practices in perioperative care.

Participate in internal audits, AAALAC site visits, and regulatory inspections.

Offer veterinary support and guidance on animal procurement, transportation, nutrition, behavior, and environmental enrichment.

Travel to other our sites across Indiana with occasional out-of-state opportunities.