Clinical Veterinarian

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• The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary Ensures optimal animal health care and welfare through preventive medicine, diagnostics, and treatment protocols. The role is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations, developing treatment plans, and overseeing surgical procedures to support laboratory animal research programs. This position prioritizes animal welfare in alignment with regulatory standards. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions
• Responsible for overseeing the process of clinical diagnostic data collection.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records to assess the quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare-type content.
• Analyzes medical information to assist healthcare staff in providing superior services for patients.
• Provides anesthesia and surgical support as well as postoperative care for clinical and research procedures.
• Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
• Collaborates with data management in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
• Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required.
• Ensures integrity of patient data. Qualifications Education Doctor of Veterinary Medicine required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Massachusetts Veterinarian license required Experience Experience in lab animal care 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective problem-solving skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Strong and proven leadership skills. - In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and procedures. - Broad knowledge of clinical systems. - Ability to identify problems and develop solutions. - Ability to write reports and correspondences. - Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy data. Additional Job Details (if applicable) The Clinical Veterinarian provides and oversees preventive and supportive veterinary care for laboratory animals at Massachusetts General Hospital, in concert with other professional staff in CCM. This person also provides professional expertise in a collaborative research manner to investigators at MGH and elsewhere for animal model development and proper care and use of animal subjects. The position involves daily exposure to laboratory animals and their waste products. The Following Duties are required: 1) Provide service to and train research staff on various components of proper animal use, preparation of animals for surgery, anesthesia, surgical technique, post-operative monitoring, injections, and sample collection. 2) Advises staff on preventive health programs, such as quarantine evaluation of new arrivals, sentinel surveillance of rodent colonies, annual physical examinations and semi-annual tuberculin testing of non-human primates. 3) Perform routine clinical rounds in vivarium throughout MGH as well as site visits to animal vendors and extramural satellite facilities where MGH animals are maintained. 4) Provide weekend/holiday/after-hours coverage for veterinary emergencies, in concert with other professional staff in CCM. 5) Participate in establishing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures involving laboratory animal care and use that is in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and current accreditation standards. Comply with and follow CCM and MGH policies and procedures. 6) Other duties as assigned. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 149 Thirteenth Street Building 149 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $137,904.00 - $214,302.40/Annual Grade 10 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.