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🥝 Veterinarian - Local Animal Welfare Officer

Elanco | Fort Dodge, United States | Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Provide veterinary leadership and hands-on clinical care for animals in the Research & Development and Manufacturing & Quality departments, including herd/colony health monitoring and emergency treatments.

  • Serve as the designated Local Animal Welfare Officer (LAWO), ensuring site compliance with all regulatory guidelines, leading USDA inspections, and supporting AAALAC accreditation visits.

  • Drive the development and implementation of the site's animal welfare program, including creating and reviewing SOPs, training personnel on clinical and husbandry procedures, and providing guidance on best practices.

  • Support the global Animal Welfare organization by leading andparticipatingin projects related to policy development, programmatic improvements, internal inspections, and third-party accreditation efforts.

  • Collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure robust bi...

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