Open Rank Veterinarian – SNPRC

Texas Biomedical Research Institute•San Antonio, TX

78d•Onsite

About The Position

The Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) and Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) are seeking a clinical Veterinarian to support the care and management of nonhuman primate (NHP) colonies used for production, research, and retirement, as well as smaller populations of other research species including rodents, rabbits, and ferrets. The Veterinarian will provide comprehensive clinical care, including diagnosis and treatment of disease, implementation of preventive health programs, disease surveillance and prevention, administration of analgesics and anesthetics, participation in the DEA controlled substances program, and performance of surgical and post-surgical care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of veterinarians to ensure continuous clinical coverage, including participation in off-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations. This role is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance in accordance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures, the Animal Welfare Act, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. In addition, the Veterinarian will perform and oversee research-related procedures, review animal use protocols, advise Principal Investigators on appropriate animal models, develop and refine research techniques, and contribute to continuous improvements in animal care, welfare, and management practices. The position also involves collaboration with internal and external investigators seeking to utilize the unique NHP resources at SNPRC. Texas Biomed and SNPRC have a strong focus on infectious disease research, and the successful candidate will support studies conducted at ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 containment levels. This position includes appointment as a Core Scientist at SNPRC, reporting to the Associate Director for Veterinary Resources, and a faculty appointment at Texas Biomed at the appropriate rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, reporting to the Executive Vice President for Research. As a faculty role, independent and collaborative research activities are strongly encouraged.

Requirements

D.V.M. or V.M.D. degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school.
Active license to practice in the United States.
USDA accreditation required or must be obtainable.
Comfortable using standard computer applications, including Microsoft tools, project management software, and electronic medical records systems.
Strong technical writing skills.
Experience reviewing and developing study protocols.
Solid understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to wear an air-purifying respirator in a proper manner and pass a respirator fitness test if necessary.

Nice To Haves

ACLAM board certification or board eligibility.
Three or more years of experience providing clinical care to nonhuman primates in a laboratory animal setting.
Licensed in the state of Texas.
Eligible to obtain a DEA license.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical care, including diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Implement preventive health programs.
Conduct disease surveillance and prevention.
Administer analgesics and anesthetics.
Participate in the DEA controlled substances program.
Perform surgical and post-surgical care.
Ensure continuous clinical coverage, including off-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.
Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures, the Animal Welfare Act, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Perform and oversee research-related procedures.
Review animal use protocols.
Advise Principal Investigators on appropriate animal models.
Develop and refine research techniques.
Contribute to continuous improvements in animal care, welfare, and management practices.
Collaborate with internal and external investigators.
Support studies conducted at ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 containment levels.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family—including pet insurance options.
Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (from the last week of December through New Year’s).
Paid time off for short-term illness and mental wellness.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work arrangements.
On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and prescription support programs.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs.
Relaxed dress code.
Dynamic learning environment with professional development opportunities, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs.