Study Veterinary

1. Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare

Conduct daily health monitoring of laboratory animals (rats, mice, rabbits, dogs, NHPs, etc.).

Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and adverse clinical signs.

Administer anesthetics, analgesics, and other therapeutic agents as per protocol or veterinary judgment.

Provide guidance on humane endpoints and euthanasia methods.

2. Study-Related Responsibilities

Participate in study planning, protocol review, and dose formulation review meetings.

Perform and/or oversee clinical observations, detailed clinical exams, and necropsies.

Evaluate and interpret clinical signs and correlate them with study data.

Ensure all veterinary-related observations and treatments are documented in compliance with GLP.

3. Regulatory Compliance

Ensure adherence to OECD GLP, CPCSEA/IAEC guidelines, and institutional SOPs.

Prepare/review veterinary-related sections of study protocols and final reports.

Participate in internal and external audits (QA, regulatory, sponsor) and ensure timely CAPA implementation.

4. Animal Facility Support

Contribute to maintaining biosecurity, hygiene, and environmental enrichment standards.

Provide training and support to animal technicians and study staff on handling, dosing, anesthesia, etc.

Assist in procurement and quarantine of animals as per SOP.

5. Ethical and Scientific Oversight

Serve as a member or advisor to the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC).

Ensure humane practices are followed throughout the study lifecycle.

Support development and refinement of procedures aligned with the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).