Director, Research Animal Welfare

Texas A&M University System Offices

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

Job Summary

  • The Director will serve as the attending veterinarian providing clinical oversight and veterinary services for research animal programs across multiple Texas A&M University System members.
  • This role requires active participation in Institutional Animal Care & Use Committees to ensure compliance with federal regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Candidates must possess ten years of related experience including clinical care, committee operations, and training at accredited research institutions.

Matching Summary

The Director will serve as the attending veterinarian providing clinical oversight and veterinary services 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 for multiple institutions
  • USDA NIH AAALAC compliance expertise
  • IACUC protocol review and facility inspections
  • Clinical veterinary care for research animals
  • SOP development and policy implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Certified Professional in IACUC Administration
  • Board certification in laboratory animal medicine
  • Experience with biohazard research oversight
  • Strong training and communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate across diverse campuses

Key Requirements

  • AVMA accredited veterinary medical degree
  • Ten years of animal research veterinary experience
  • Valid US veterinary license
  • U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency required
  • Experience with USDA PHS OLAW AAALAC requirements

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

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