Director, Research Animal Welfare

Texas A&M University System Offices

Dallas, Texas, United States
Commensurate with experience; competitive health b...
Attending veterinarian role across multiple institutions
Usda nih aaalac regulatory compliance expertise
Iacuc protocol review and committee participation
The Director will serve as the attending veterinarian providing clinical care and oversight for research animal programs across multiple Texas A&M University System members

Job Summary

  • The Director will serve as the attending veterinarian providing clinical care and oversight for research animal programs across multiple Texas A&M University System members.
  • This role requires ensuring institutional compliance with federal and state regulations including USDA, NIH, and AAALAC standards while participating in IACUC and IBC committees.
  • Candidates must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA accredited school along with ten years of related animal research experience.

Matching Summary

The Director will serve as the attending veterinarian providing clinical care and oversight for research animal programs across multiple Texas A&M University System members.

Salary

Commensurate with experience; Competitive health benefits; Defined benefit retirement plan via TRS

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Attending veterinarian role across multiple institutions
  • USDA NIH AAALAC regulatory compliance expertise
  • IACUC protocol review and committee participation
  • Clinical veterinary services for research animals
  • Standard operating procedure development and implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of work time
  • Experience training researchers and staff members
  • Collaborative approach to multi-site program coordination

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
  • Ten years of animal research veterinary experience
  • Valid US veterinary license
  • US citizenship or legal permanent resident status

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

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