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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Resource Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview Job Description - Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Resource Center (906505)

Job Description

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!

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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