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Clinical Veterinarian

Colossal Biosciences
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Animal Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution
  • Minimum 8 years of clinical veterinary experience, with meaningful time in avian medicine and laboratory animal medicine
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced anesthesia and surgical techniques in avian and research animal species
  • Strong working knowledge of laboratory animal medicine across rodent, small mammal, and avian species, research compliance, and IACUC regulatory frameworks
  • Exceptional clinical judgment and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and protocol development capabilities
Nice to have
  • Board certification in Avian Practice (ABVP) or Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), or advanced training in either specialty
  • Experience supporting novel, emerging, or complex species programs
  • Experience standing up or scaling a veterinary program from early-stage operations
  • Familiarity with ratite, psittacine, passerine, or other specialized avian groups relevant to conservation programs
  • Experience with avian reproductive medicine, including artificial insemination and egg management protocols
What the job really is

The Clinical Veterinarian will lead and develop clinical veterinary operations for a variety of animal programs, focusing on avian and laboratory species. Responsibilities include providing medical care, developing protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulations while building scalable systems in a start-up environment. The role also involves emergency response, anesthesia, and surgical procedures, as well as cross-functional collaboration with various teams.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Excellent paid time off and company holidays
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Company matched 401k retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks
  • Education reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • Position requires building clinical systems from the ground up in a start-up environment
  • Role involves extensive travel, which may impact work-life balance
  • No specific mention of work-life balance or support for high-stress situations
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