Senior Research Veterinarian

Senior Research Veterinarian

Job no: 531543

Work type: Administrative & Professional

Senior management: Vice President for Research

Department: Animal Care

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

The Animal Research and Care Division (ACRD) ensures the well-being of animals used in research, teaching, and production at Virginia Tech. As a division of the Office of Research and Innovation, the Senior Research Veterinarian will serve as an ARCD team member in providing guidance and support university-wide in the execution of research and teaching engagement involving animal resources.


Specifically, the Senior Research Veterinarian will be responsible for:
• Providing clinical veterinary medical and surgical care and research support for a variety of laboratory animal species maintained across ARCD managed facilities and other locations in compliance with applicable federal regulations (e.g., AWA and AWRs), PHS Policy, professional standards (e.g. the Guide, the Ag Guide), and institutional and ACRD policies, procedures, and practices
• Providing oversight, guidance, and direction of the humane care and use of animals used in research and teaching activities in non-ACRD managed facilities or program included but not limited to the College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), the College of Agriculture, Agriculture Research and Extension Centers (ARECs), and investigator managed areas across a variety of disciplines
• Assisting the facility supervisor with operating and maintaining the animal facility in compliance with applicable regulations, professional standards, and institutional and ARCD policies, procedures, and practices
• Overseeing, directing and responsibility for a defined component of the veterinary care program

Position requires participation in the veterinary on-call rotation. Position is expected to work on-site in Blacksburg, Virginia and may travel among the Blacksburg and Roanoke locations.

Employment Conditions:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, squat and climb, repetitive motion
• Working on uneven terrain
• Standing and crouching in tight corners
• Kneeling, bending, lifting
• Ability to acquire a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and VA Board of Pharmacy registration
• Virginia driver's license or ability to acquire
• Ability to travel to outlying facilities (e.g., Roanoke, Leesburg, ARECs) as needed, with occasional overnight stays necessary
• Ability to obtain, maintain and pass a criminal background check and FBI clearance to work near select agents at ABSL3 facilities
• Evening, weekend and early morning work may be required
• Participates in the veterinary on-call rotation and required to carry the ARCD cell phone when on-call for off hours support on weeknights, weekends, and holidays

Required Qualifications
• Veterinary medical degree (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) from an AVMA accredited or approved veterinary medical college or ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) certification for graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary medical programs
• Current and active license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one of the United States with the expectation to secure veterinary licensure in Virginia within 12 months of hire
• Procurement of DEA registration and VA Board of Pharmacy registration within 6 months of hire
• Eligibility for ACLAM certification (ACLAM board eligible) or other applicable veterinary medicine specialty board certification determined by the Assistant VPRI, Attending Veterinarian
• Completion of ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine) approved laboratory animal training program with relevant experience or equivalent progressive experience without a training program
• Working knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., AWA and AWRs) and professional standards (e.g., the Guide, and the Ag Guide) pertaining to animal research and teaching activities
• Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory experience
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Basic computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g. email, word processing, and spreadsheets)

Preferred Qualifications
• ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine) board certification and active diplomate status
• Active board certification status in another veterinary medical specialty board may be acceptable as determined by the Assistant VPRI, Attending Veterinarian
• M.S. or Ph.D. in a laboratory animal or relevant biomedical research discipline
• National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) certification

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting at $134,000 and commensurate with experience

Review Date

April 30, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Advertised: March 31, 2026

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