Lisa Rehm Email & Phone Number

Antioch, Il, Us

Animal welfare veterinarian with focus on application of the 3Rs to the Elanco animal research program, including those facilities working on behalf of Elanco Animal Health.

Support with clinical execution of activities for mammal vaccine pipeline/portfolio. Also function as the site Local Animal Welfare Officer with 3Rs initiatives and guideline creation for best practices.

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for the operations and veterinary care of the primate vivarium, clinical oversight of toxicology and PK studies using dogs, scheduling of the staff for adequate oversight, policy and procedure creation that assure compliance with the regulations (AWA, GLPs, etc), recruiting and onboarding new hires for animal or vet technicians. Implemented a comprehensive training program for acclimation, desensitization and training for primate new arrivals, and worked on a team initiative to expand foraging opportunities. A key contributor in the development of a new veterinary medical record system.

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Dual role in Comparative Medicine with both animal care and veterinary care in the vivarium, including management of both the animal care and veterinary technicians, technical support to researchers, facility support including maintenance activities. Included toxicology support under the GLP regulations. Implementation of an AALAS certification class for both the ALAT and the LAT levels to increase staff certification, with over 40 individuals attending and obtaining certification. In addition, had veterinary oversight of two facilities responsible for antibody production that included a farm a large herd of sheep and goats in compliance with the GMP regulations. Chaired the Lake County enrichment committee for 5 years, then member of the global enrichment committee for an additional 2 years to work toward harmonizing all sites.

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Interim short term assignment for immediate clinical support for Abbvie's German vivarium, which included rodents and dogs. Job included recruitment for a new veterinarian and implementation of dog dental prophy program with anesthesia training and monitoring.

While working full time for Abbott/Abbvie, continued to practice part-time in a small animal practice that cared for dogs and cats.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Assigned to launch the AbboScreen ® heartworm test two months prior to FDA approval, which was developed by internal Abbott Diagnostic scientists.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Managed eight sales representatives that had oversight of the US and Canada distributors who were marketing our products, as well as securing university bids. Included participation in all National Conferences in order to provide technical and product use questions for all of the Animal Health Product Line.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Designed the first product catalog for Animal Health of the Hospital Products Division product line applicable to veterinary medicine. Responsible for training the newly formed sales group on the Abbott product line, was the primary contact for technical service, as well as clinical application trainer for our distributors. Included market launch of Feliway ®, propofol and sevoflurane product development.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Created the study design for the clinical trial for the assessment of a new drug for the symptoms of osteoarthritis in dogs, which included the site selection and training of eighteen investigators, subject study criteria, Case Report Form development for data capture, in-life and study completion site visits, and writing of the final report.