Clinical Veterinarian, Part-time Contract
Altos LabsSan Diego, California, United States · Posted 3 months agoDescription
Our Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos
Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
This part-time, contract Clinical Veterinarian will serve as a key veterinary leader supporting in vivo research. In this role, you will act as the Clinical Veterinarian for Altos Labs - San Diego and provide veterinary oversight, clinical care, and technical training
You will help ensure that animal research is conducted ethically, with scientific rigor and in full compliance with applicable standards, including Public Health Service (PHS) Policy and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. You will play a central role in shaping a program that emphasizes animal welfare, regulatory excellence, and continuous refinement of in vivo models.
You will also help establish core guidelines, best practices, and the Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program needed to support consistent execution, protocol adherence, animal welfare, and continuous improvement across sites.
You will partner closely with scientists, operations, IACUC coordinator, and external collaborators to enable high-quality discovery and preclinical development programs. This includes providing expert veterinary input, strengthening biosecurity and clinical care programs, and driving a culture of care that integrates animal welfare, scientific excellence, and operational discipline
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Oversight & IACUC Leadership
- Ensure protocol quality, appropriate humane endpoints, and continuous improvement aligned with the 3Rs: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.
- Lead regulatory programs to ensure compliance with Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, and other applicable standards.
- Establish and maintain veterinary and IACUC-related guidelines, best practices, and program standards to ensure consistent, humane, and scientifically rigorous animal use across sites.
- Develop and support the Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program, including protocol adherence checks, procedure observations, documentation review, and feedback loops for training, refinement, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain inspection readiness; lead site inspections, and applicable audits.
Veterinary Care & Program Oversight
- Provide direct clinical veterinary care for rodent species.
- Lead and enhance biosecurity, disease prevention, and health surveillance programs.
- Drive continuous improvement in enrichment and behavioral management programs.
- Support and participate in the veterinary on-call program.
Training, Technical Excellence & Model Refinement
- Lead technical training and development programs for in vivo research teams.
- Mentor scientists and staff in technical excellence and best practices, fostering a strong culture of care.
- Guide refinement of animal models, ensuring scientific rigor and humane practices.
- Proactively prepare the organization for novel models and emerging technologies, ensuring technical and operational readiness.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Foster cross-functional partnerships to drive continuous improvements in animal welfare, compliance, and execution excellence.
- Deliver program performance through both direct leadership and indirect influence across teams.
- Support development of team members in technical capability, continuous improvement, and career growth.
- Help shape a scalable, standardized veterinary and animal care model across sites.
Who You Are
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree; licensed or eligible for licensure in California.
- Board certification, such as ACLAM, strongly preferred.
- Significant experience in laboratory animal medicine, including rodent and non-rodent species.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including USDA/Animal Welfare Act, AAALAC, and IACUC processes.
- Demonstrated experience with inspections, audits, accreditation activities, and animal welfare investigations
- Experience developing guidelines, best practices, training programs, or PAM activities preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience supporting discovery and preclinical development programs.
The salary range for San Diego, CA
- Clinical Veterinarian: $92 - $117 / hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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Equal Opportunity Employment
We value collaboration and scientific excellence.
We believe that a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining an inclusive environment.
Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Altos prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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