Relief Veterinarian

Relief Veterinarian

Job no: 514810

Work type: Hourly

Location: Fort Worth

Categories: HSC Health

Title: Relief Veterinarian

Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Laboratory Animal Medicine-390010

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $200 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM) is committed to providing UNTHSC faculty, staff, students and other partners with high quality, cost-effective research bio-resources. DLAM has a dedicated and experienced staff that contributes to the HSC's exemplary program of animal care and use. DLAM provides veterinary and personnel training and expertise in laboratory animal medicine and technology.

DLAM is dedicated to support the University's research and teaching goals, to promote and assure humane care and use of animals through compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International and University policies for the humane care and use of animals.

DLAM advises and educates researchers, staff, students and other professionals on animal experimentation issues and promotes best practices for the responsible use of animals.

Our primary concern is the welfare of the animals used in the facility. We maintain vigilance in ensuring that the animals experience proper care and handling with minimal discomfort or pain, as well as live in an enriching environment. We adopt and abide by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine's Position Statement regarding animal experimentation.

Position Overview

UNT Health is seeking a qualified Hourly Relief Veterinarian to provide veterinary services for research animals on an as-needed basis within the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM). Reporting to the Attending Veterinarian, this position provides clinical oversight, veterinary care, surgical and anesthesia support, protocol consultation, and guidance on animal health and welfare. The Hourly Relief Veterinarian supports regulatory compliance and animal care programs while providing supplemental veterinary coverage for DLAM's research and teaching mission.

Minimum Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with post-doctoral training in laboratory animal medicine and five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Ability to evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in institutional veterinary medicine (at an academic, industrial, and/or government institution with animal care and use facilities supporting research/teaching activities)
• At least five years of experience in a leadership/management role
• A broad range of experiences with a variety of research and teaching animal models
• Knowledge of current federal program requirements and AAALAC accreditation standards
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to sustain constructive relationships with members of the animal care and use community and others across the institution.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Current, active license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state, and the ability to obtain a Texas license within six months of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration-eligible, with the ability to obtain DEA registration within six months of hire.
• National Veterinary Accreditation-Category II (USDA Accreditation) eligible with ability to obtain accreditation within six months.

Job Duties

• Serves as backup veterinarian in the absence of attending veterinarian.
• Reviews animal care and use protocols.
• Provides recommendations for treatment of animals.
• Responds to after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency veterinary calls, if needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• Noisy environments.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Work Schedule

Position is hourly and on an as-needed basis. Availability for after-hours and weekend response may be necessary in emergency situations.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.


Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

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