Clinical Veterinarian (Offering Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance!)
About The Position
The Clinical Veterinarian plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and veterinary care within a dynamic research environment. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical and surgical support while partnering with research, operations, and compliance teams to promote ethical, humane, and regulatory‑compliant animal care. The Clinical Veterinarian directly contributes to the success of the animal care and research program by safeguarding animal health, supporting scientific integrity, and fostering a culture of excellence. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
- Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state.
- Experience in laboratory animal medicine.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to animal research.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in laboratory animal medicine (e.g., DACLAM).
- Experience with research protocols and IACUC processes.
- Experience in a university research setting.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive clinical and surgical support.
- Partnering with research, operations, and compliance teams to promote ethical, humane, and regulatory‑compliant animal care.
- Safeguarding animal health.
- Supporting scientific integrity.
- Fostering a culture of excellence.
Benefits
- UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees.
- Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
- Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
- $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free.
- Options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
- Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental Insurance Company.
- Fully insured Vision Care benefits offered by Superior Vision Services.
- Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for dependent day care or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
- Eligibility for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
- Voluntary retirement programs.
- Generous leave program: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks).
- 12 set paid holidays each year.
- Range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
- Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
