Internship in Laboratory Animal Science in Cambridge - CV-Library

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious qualified vet who wants to progress their career in Laboratory Animal Science and comparative medicine. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is strongly committed to animal welfare, the ethical use of animals for scientific purposes, and the advancement of biomedical discoveries. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the animal under your care. with an exceptional opportunity to learn and progress toward further specialisation in the field (e.g. ECLAM residency)

Basic Requirements:

· Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (DVM, VMD, BVetMed)

· Be a member or registrable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support the Named Veterinary Surgeon in maintaining the animal care and welfare programme. Act as Deputy Named Veterinary Surgeon when necessary.

· Provide veterinary care, including advice, veterinary care and preventive medicine for a wide range of species.

· Actively participate in the ethics committee (AWERB) and the production of SOPs and policies in relation to animal care and welfare.

· Conduct regular visits and audits of the animal facilities and be proactive in suggesting any refinement.

· Help the establishment and process to remain compliant with current legislations and regulations (Animal Scientific Procedure Act, veterinary medicine regulations) and maintain international animal care standards (AALAC)

· Actively participate in out-of-hours veterinary rota to ensure the continuity of care for the animals.

· Assist with the import and export procedure of the animals, including acting as APHA official veterinarian.

· Support elective experimental procedures by acting as personal licence holder (PILh)

What do we provide:

· A supporting environment with a large team of laboratory animal veterinarians, including a European specialist in the field.

· Additional training in laboratory animal medicine under the supervision of senior colleagues

· Attend the courses and conferences to broaden your knowledge.

Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process