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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Resource Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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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

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 100% coverage for preventive health care – 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. Required Qualifications

Education: DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary medical association school and completion of a 2‑ to 3‑year postdoctoral training program in laboratory animal medicine. Experience: 3 to 5 years related veterinary experience. Licenses and Certifications: Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States upon hire. Preferred Qualifications

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 in matters of animal health when he or she is absent. 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. Location

Texas – Dallas – 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75001 Employment Details

Job Type: Standard Schedule: Full-time, Day shift Employee Status: Regular Organization: 204000 – Animal Resources Center Seniority Level: Not applicable | Employment Type: Full-time

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