Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Resource Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking a Senior Staff Veterinarian to play a key role in advancing biomedical research through the delivery of exceptional medical and surgical care for research animals. This position upholds the highest standards of animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and ethical research practices. 

Working under moderate supervision, the Senior Staff Veterinarian collaborates closely with researchers and institutional committees, supports animal health programs, oversees quarantine and colony health, and serves as a trusted expert on animal health matters, including providing leadership support in the absence of the Animal Resources Center Director. ACLAM board certification is preferred but not required.

Work Location: Animal Resource Center (Dallas Campus); 100% onsite.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; rotate with colleagues on weekends and holidays.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  • DVM or VMD degree from Accredited Veterinarian Medical Association school, and 
  • Completion of two (2) to three (3) year postdoctoral training program in laboratory animal medicine 
     

• Experience
  • 3 years to five (5) years related veterinary experience. 
     

• Licenses and Certifications
  • Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States Upon Hire 
     

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  • American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) diplomat Upon Hire 
     

JOB DUTIES

• Provides medical and surgical care for research animals.
• Coordinates health assessments of incoming non-commercial research animals.
• Assists in Institutional Animal Care and Research Advisory Committee protocol reviews.
• Represents Animal Resources Center Director concerning animal health issues in event of his/her absence.
• Communicates with research staff and faculty regarding animal health and welfare.
• Coordinates quarantine and health maintenance of animal colonies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.