Animal Facility Veterinarian

(ID: 2026-3960)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Animal Facility Veterinarian to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The veterinarian will be responsible for providing veterinary services and participating in the ACUC to support the VRC's research activities. The services include, but are not limited to, clinical veterinary care, oversight of animal welfare, and compliance with regulatory standards. 

Responsibilities:

- Provides routine medical care to research colonies. 

- Perform animal surgeries. 

- Perform surgical procedures on facility animals, as needed, (spay and neuter, hernia repair, growth removals, dental extractions, etc.). 

- Provide post operative care of all animals. 

- Perform euthanizations as necessary. 

- Maintains accurate records and updates databases. 

- Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, local and departmental laws, regulations and guidelines. 

- Develop and implement animal care protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines. 

- Provide training and guidance to research staff on proper animal handling, care, and use. 

- Review and evaluate animal use protocols to ensure ethical and humane treatment of animals. 

- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to animal care and use. 

- Participate in small animal and non-human primate experiments. 

- Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals. 

- Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for laboratory animals in the TRP vivarium, primarily mice and guinea pigs. -  1

- Conduct regular health assessments and preventive care programs for all laboratory animals. - 2 

- Serve as a voting member of the VRC ACUC. - 3 

- Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in laboratory animals. - 4 

- Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including those recorded in the facility database (including treatments, examinations, test results, surgeries and outcomes) and other records required by local and state laws. - 5 

- Daily:

- Written evaluations and recommendations for animal use protocols reviewed by the ACUC 

- Monthly: 

- Monthly reports summarizing veterinary services provided, including health assessments, treatments, and surgeries performed 

- Attendance and participation in all scheduled ACUC meetings and inspections 

- Documentation of compliance with animal care protocols and regulatory standards 

- Training materials and records for research staff on animal care and use - Ad-Hoc

- Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc 

Certifications & Licenses: 

- Board certification or eligibility in laboratory animal medicine (ACLAM) 

- Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine from a U.S. State 

- DVM degree from an accredited institution  

- Biology 

- Zoology 

Software:

- Use of Microsoft Suite products  

Skills: 

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

- Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for animal care and use 

- Minimum of three years of experience in laboratory animal medicine

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$109,000—$112,000 USD