Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a potential qualified contractor to provide veterinary services at the San Diego VA Healthcare System. The contractor will be responsible for providing technical and professional services for a veterinarian with specialty in laboratory animal medicine. The scope of work includes establishing, maintaining, and supervising programs of disease control and prevention, zoonosis, and quarantine procedures, as well as providing consultations and training to research staff. The contractor must be accredited, licensed in the state of California, and live within San Diego County.
Some key responsibilities include:
* Establishing and maintaining programs for disease control and prevention
* Providing consultations and training to research staff
* Supervising and overseeing animal care and use
* Maintaining strong working knowledge of federal animal welfare laws and regulations
* Participating in IACUC meetings and site visits
* Reviewing and advising on health surveillance programs and SOPs
* Ensuring proper storage and handling of drugs and biologics
* Promoting positive relationships between VA and non-VA entities