Laboratory Veterinarian.

Careers that Change Lives

Medtronic is committed to revolutionizing healthcare to meet the diverse needs of people worldwide. Together, we accelerate the advancement of meaningful innovations, but our success hinges on assembling the right individuals for our team. This is your perfect opportunity to join us and contribute to our mission of engineering the extraordinary.

As a Laboratory Veterinarian, you will be responsible for the health and welfare of animals utilized in laboratory settings for research, testing, and teaching purposes. You will ensure compliance with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in laboratory animal care. Your role involves providing veterinary care, overseeing research protocols, and collaborating with researchers to optimize animal welfare while achieving scientific objectives.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise and monitor the health and well-being of animals in laboratory settings in accordance with established protocols and regulations by conducting regular health assessments and providing veterinary care when necessary. This includes diagnosing and treating illnesses, managing pain, and providing preventive care such as vaccinations.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements governing the use of laboratory animals in training and ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements and data integrity standards.
• Facilitate ethics committee reporting and approval processes for research protocols, prepare reports for regulatory agencies as required.
• Lead negotiations for internal and external training programs to ensure ethical conduct and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and efficient use of resources.
• Develop and manage anaesthesia protocols for laboratory animals undergoing procedures or surgeries, and train staff on proper anaesthesia administration and monitoring techniques to minimize pain and distress during surgical procedure while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices in anaesthesia management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of animal care activities, including health assessments, treatments, and procedures while implementing enrichment programs to promote the psychological and behavioural welfare of animals.
• Lead various aspects of lab operations, including equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Create and run training scenarios for laboratory staff, manage simulation sessions and provide support as needed to ensure effective training outcomes and continuously improve training programs based on feedback and performance evaluations.

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We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees :

Our Commitment

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.