Looking for an amazing career to really make an impact on both human and animal life? We have it! NAMSA is hiring a Senior Surgeon. In this position, the Associate:

• Provides assistance for most surgical procedures as required by NAMSA clients.
• Performs routine large animal surgical procedures as required by NAMSA clients.
• Performs accurate and timely record-keeping consistent with the maintenance of all quality standards and client expectations.
• Assists in the preparation of study protocols, developing animal models for clients and writing reports.
• Assists in training surgical Associates with respect to surgical matters and techniques.
• Assists in the maintenance of selected inventory levels, including veterinary and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Ensures surgical room procedures are carried out in compliance with regulatory agencies’ policies and institutional guidelines.
• Provides operator feedback to clients on the performance of test materials, as required.
• Assists in promoting programs to potential clients.
• Performs and provides assistance for major surgical procedures as required by NAMSA clients.
• Administers prescribed medications as directed by the Veterinarian and/or in accordance with client protocols.
• Develops animal disease models where appropriate to test the efficacy of new therapies.
• Assists scientific Associates with protocol development.
• Assists with conducting training to new Associates with respect to surgical matters and techniques.
• Assists with the development and implementation of plans and operations to streamline procedures, maximize efficiencies and reduce costs within the surgery rooms
• Reviews protocols and provides guidance on suitable animal models and appropriate technical procedures.
• Performs as a lead trainer for new Associates with respect to surgical procedures and techniques.
• Directs SOP or Protocol driven cardiac and emergency medications as required during surgical procedures.
• Functions as a subject matter expert for NAMSA and clients in development of new surgical models and enhancement of existing surgical procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• Seven years’ experience in an animal laboratory environment with surgical assisting responsibility is required.
• Strong working knowledge of AAALAC, USDA, FDA and GLP regulations as they pertain to surgical services preferred.
• Bachelor degree in biological sciences or a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification or Surgical Research Specialist (SRS) certification is required. DVM or MD preferred.