Clinical Veterinarian – Merck Animal Health

Primary Purposes and Functions:

• The Clinical Veterinarian is responsible for providing additional veterinary oversight for the care and use of animals at the De Soto, KS research facility and other locations as needed.  They will be responsible for ensuring that procedures are humane, legal, ethical, and efficient.  Responsibilities also include training and potential membership on the IACUC.
• The Clinical Veterinarian will also support the Attending Veterinarian with management of the clinical research facilities and staff.  Management duties include but are not limited to: supervising direct reports, dotted line oversight of animal caretakers, farm oversight, equipment oversight, etc.   The Clinical veterinarian will need a strong sense of ownership and accountability when it comes to managing employees and animal care.