Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Resource Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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! JOB SUMMARY Works under moderate supervision to provide veterinary medical and surgical services for research animals in accordance with federal laws and other organizational requirements. 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!

Requirements

• 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
• 3 years to five (5) years related veterinary experience.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees