Clinical Veterinarian (Onsite - King Of Prussia, PA)

Job Summary

The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for ensuring the physical and psychological well-being of laboratory animals used in research while maintaining full compliance with applicable regulatory and ethical standards. This role provides veterinary oversight across research programs, leads and supports a team of veterinary technicians and animal care staff, and serves as a key scientific and welfare advisor to study directors. The position requires hands-on clinical expertise, strong leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Veterinary Care & Animal Welfare

Provide comprehensive veterinary care to large and small laboratory animals, ensuring optimal physical and psychological health.

• Oversee preventative medicine programs, clinical treatments, and humane endpoints.
• Support animal model development, breeding strategies, and study-specific veterinary needs.
• Ensure ethical treatment and use of animals in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.

Regulatory Compliance & Oversight

Ensure compliance with all applicable animal welfare regulations and guidelines, including USDA, OLAW, FDA, and AAALAC standards.

Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions as required.

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to animal care and use protocols.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and supervise veterinary technicians and laboratory animal care staff.

Collaborate closely with study directors, researchers, and cross-functional teams to align animal welfare with study objectives.

Provide expert guidance on humane endpoints, protocol development, and best practices.

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) required.
• Preferred: 2+ years of direct experience in laboratory animal medicine.
• Preferred: Prior experience supervising veterinary technicians or animal care staff.

Certifications & Licensure

Board-certified or board-eligible by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) or equivalent international certification.

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Strong knowledge of animal care and use regulations and regulatory agencies (USDA, OLAW, FDA, AAALAC).
• Experience working with a wide variety of common laboratory animal species.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and manage conflicting priorities.

Self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work effectively in hybrid or remote team environments using digital communication tools.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10% based on project, client, and business needs.

Flexibility to accommodate evening, overnight, weekend, or extended travel for training, meetings, fieldwork, or client engagements.

On-Site Requirement

This position requires full-time, on-site presence at the laboratory.

• Immunizations & Health Screenings
• Role involves direct work with laboratory animals, including non-human primates, rabbits, rats, and mice.
• Access to laboratory animal spaces is required.
• Proof of measles immunity (titer) and annual tuberculosis (TB) screening required.