Associate Director, Veterinary Resources/Attending Veterinarian - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Texas Biomed is searching for the Associate Director, Veterinary Resources/Attending Veterinarian to support the Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC). In this role, you are responsible for the ongoing treatment and welfare for a variety of animal species and leading the veterinarian staff to ensure optimum animal care and research model support.

The Role:

· As Attending Veterinarian, has oversight of the animal resources and serves on the IACUC

· Ensures veterinary care and regulatory compliance

· Leads veterinarian personnel to maintain optimum efficiency in process and procedures

· Fosters a spirit of teamwork among veterinarians that allows open dialogue and cohesiveness and creates a workplace culture that is aligned with the core values, mission and vision of the institute

· Assists the SNPRC Director and the Associate Director of Research in preparing base grant renewal applications and progress reports

Our Ideal Candidate:

· A Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M., V.M.D.)

· A US veterinary license and accreditation by the USDA (APHIS) is required

· Board certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine preferred

· 10+ years of experience in laboratory animal resource management and administration; preferably with nonhuman primates

· National reputation for excellence among veterinary science peers such as holding office in professional societies; serving on NIH study sections or National Research Council committees or the AALAC International Council

Who We Are:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting edge technologies.

What We Can Offer You:
· Competitive pay
· 7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
· Full insurance benefits
· Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December

· We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging!

**All new hires must present proof of an up to date COVID-19 immunization record to include booster(s) if eligible.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Requirements:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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