Veterinary Scientist

• Fully support the Comparative Medicine department with medical program and technical assistance duties

• Provide veterinary care for all species used in research and development

• First line evaluation of clinical cases to all species on site

• Initiate diagnostics and treatment in consultation with veterinarian

• Communicate cases progress, treatment and recommendation to the PI/Scientist in conjunction with the veterinarian

• Monitor treatment and progress

• Preventive medicine such as rodent health monitoring program, microbiology, disease surveillance

• After hours, weekend, and holiday clinical coverage as needed

• Maintain stocks of clinical supplies and medicines including DEA controlled substances

• Arrange for maintenance of clinical equipment

• Maintain sanitation in treatment and surgery facilities

• Clinical record keeping in compliance with SOP, IACUC guidelines and applicable regulations

• Animal welfare enhancement

• Behavioural monitoring in all species

• Promoting the 3 R’s (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement)

• Surgery and anaesthesia

• Provide aesthesia and surgery support to all species on site

• Provide complete peri-operative care and support

• Collaborative scientific efforts

• Project participation and level 1-3 technical support such as dose administration, blood and tissue collection, vascular access port maintenance