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Animal rights advocacy organization seeks an excellent researcher with a strong academic background, solid detective skills, the ability to follow faint trails, and at least two years’ work experience and an advanced degree preferred. This position involves researching a wide variety of topics such as crocodile farming, cattle exports, and the training and housing of captive wildlife and domestic animals exploited in entertainment and for blood banks, applying critical thinking skills, preparing analyses for review, and submitting legal and government oversight agency complaints. Must support animal rights.   Position Objective: To conduct research projects in order to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Thoroughly investigate complex areas of animal exploitation and abuse, as assigned • Ensure factual accuracy and sourcing for a variety of projects related to PETA's campaign work • Consult with the information...

Position Objective: To work on specific projects, as assigned by the president, to help promote the goals of the organization   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct research, prepare analyses, and suggest strategies Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and briefing papers Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests, utilizing discretion and independent judgment Oversee Web content related to assigned projects Travel within and outside the U.S. on assignments Write speeches, give talks, and attend functions Perform any other duties, as assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: Degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of two years of research experience Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects Proven ability to exercise independent judgment...

D.C.-based health and research nonprofit organization seeks a professional with at least two years of clinical research experience and a strong interest in plant-based nutrition to help coordinate clinical research trials. About the Physicians Committee The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Clinical Research Team Through a strategically planned series of clinical trials and meta-analyses, the Physicians Committee is building the foundation of research on the power of plant-based diets that is needed by policymakers who are...

Position Objective: To support veterinary staff members and to provide the highest quality of care possible to veterinary patients in a humane and professional manner   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Promote the humane care and treatment of animals • Assist with admitting patients to the mobile clinics on a daily basis • Work within established policies and procedures under the veterinarian's direction to assist with the following duties: o Restraining clinic patients during surgical preparation o Administrating pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs o Performing surgical and post-surgical monitoring of patients through discharge • Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance • Assist in the maintenance of all program files and records • Deliver, set up, and return the mobile clinic each day in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established policies • Participate in special events • Comply with applicable state and...

Position Objectives: To provide high-quality care for patients of high-volume mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian • Work under the direction of the veterinarian to prepare animals for surgery and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs • Monitor surgery patients from the administration of anesthesia through their full recovery and independently assess patients' readiness for discharge • Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and conduct appropriate recordkeeping and reporting • Comply with the applicable laws for licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration • Communicate with clients regarding post-operative patient care as well as the results of diagnostic testing and other medical findings...