Clinical Site Veterinarian (Healthcare)

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Clinical Site Veterinarian

The Clinical Site Veterinarian serves the Winslow site as a site veterinarian by providing health care to animals in Manufacturing and Quality departments. In addition, the position will ensure local compliance with animal welfare and regulatory guidelines serving as the Local Animal Welfare Officer (LAWO). This role will support the larger global Animal Welfare organization, specifically with policy, and accreditation activities. This position works closely with Regulatory, Quality Control/Avian Services Team Leader, Quality Assurance and other team members.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manages Avian Health & Biosecurity: Implements, maintains, and improves comprehensive programs for flock health monitoring, biosecurity, and cleaning/disinfection to ensure high quality and disease-free birds for research. This includes addressing hatchability and incubation issues, as well as providing technical guidance for chick health.

• Provides Technical Expertise & Training: Leads and supports vaccine testing, husbandry program development, and training for personnel on clinical, husbandry, and animal welfare procedures. This includes expertise in vaccine and challenge administration, clinical observation, and necropsy techniques.

• Champions Animal Welfare: Serves as the Local Animal Welfare Officer (LAWO), ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and ethical treatment of animals. Participates in audits, provides guidance to staff, and oversees incident reporting, staff screening, and risk mitigation related to animal welfare. This also involves contributing to facility improvements.

• Leads IACUC Activities: Collaborates with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to establish and maintain appropriate procedures. Rotates as Attending Veterinarian and voting member on the IACUC.

• Manages Select Agent Program: Serves as the Responsible Officer for the Select Agent Program, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and American College of Avian Pathologist (ACPV) certification required.

• Previous experience with poultry and a working knowledge required

• Must be able to obtain and maintain FBI background check clearance to work with select agent(s).

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with USDA regulations as well as the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching.

• Experience working in an Animal Welfare-regulated environment or working in the Animal Health industry with pre-clinical and clinical model understanding.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status