Covance Inc. is a leading supplier of drug development services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Covance partners with innovative companies, offering valuable services in all phases of the drug development process as well as analytical and commercial impact services. As an integral part of these partnerships, our employees make a difference in the lives of millions.

Covance is growing. Its a great time to join us!

As an Associate Director, Lab Animal Medicine for Covance you will provide veterinary health care for laboratory animals, give advice regarding the care and maintenance of laboratory animals, and provide training for technicians. You will also monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance and provide oversight of multiple programs involving laboratory animal care and use and compliance with regulatory groups and agencies.

Responsibilities & opportunities:
Provide laboratory animal medical care by examination, treatment and advice to ensure adequate and humane veterinary support. Ensure that company policies and practices regarding animal care and welfare are in compliance with relevant regulations. Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary. Assist in training of staff including Serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Insure health status of lab animals by examination prior to placement on test, and approval of appropriate quality animal suppliers and transportation methods.
Performs supervisory duties including full range of recruitment activities, full range of performance evaluation activities, schedules work, prepares training plans, and executes Affirmative Action goals in department. Apply

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