Primate-Jobs
Positions Available

Clinical Veterinarian

Hiring Organization:
Alpha Genesis, Inc.

Date Posted:
2009-10-06

Position Description:
Alpha Genesis, Inc. (AGI) is an AAALAC accredited breeding and research facility. AGI maintains three large facilities in South Carolina including more than 5,000 primates. A clinical veterinarian is needed for our main facility at Yemassee, South Carolina. Major responsibilities include the provision of hands-on clinical care for more than 1,000 old and new world primates and participation as needed in medical research that may include neurological, obstetric, or ophthalmic surgical procedures. The clinical veterinarian will perform veterinary exams, surgical diagnostic tests, and maintain the health of the colony. The clinical veterinarian will work alongside other staff veterinarians, veterinary and animal care technicians and will provide oversight and leadership for veterinary and research personnel. Good written and oral communication skills are needed as the Clinical Veterinarian may be called on to participate in client services and communications, review and draft standard veterinary operating procedures and to review grant and contract applications.

Qualifications/Experience:
·DVM/VMD degree from accredited institution required
·Eligibility and ability to obtain DEA certification
required
·3 to 5 years laboratory primate experience preferred
·Post-doc or veterinary research experience preferred
·Good oral and written communication skills
·Computer skills (Access, Word, Excel)

Salary/funding:
Salary will be commensurate with experience

Term of Appointment:
Permanent

Application Deadline:
Until Filled

Contact Information:
Paula Gant
95 Castle Hall Road. P.O. Box 557
Yemassee, SC 29945
USA

Telephone Number:
843-589-5190

Fax Number:
843-589-5290

Website:
http://www.alphagenesisinc.com

E-mail Address:
hr@alphagenesisinc.com