DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Dir Asst

DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Dir Asst

Advance Research Excellence Through Animal Care Leadership The University of Kentucky is seeking a DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Associate Director to provide veterinary leadership and operational oversight within the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR). This role supports the university's research mission by ensuring the highest standards of animal care, welfare, regulatory compliance, and program quality. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers, faculty, veterinary staff, and regulatory bodies while providing both clinical expertise and leadership across key DLAR programs.

What You'll Do

• Provide veterinary care, medical oversight, and clinical support for research animals
• Perform facility rounds and monitor animal health, welfare, and housing conditions
• Consult with investigators on protocol development, animal models, surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, and post-operative care
• Participate in IACUC activities, protocol reviews, inspections, and accreditation efforts
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple DLAR programs and services
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training programs, and compliance initiatives
• Mentor veterinarians, technicians, and research personnel
• Support AAALAC accreditation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards

What You'll Bring

• Expertise in laboratory animal medicine and veterinary clinical care
• Strong understanding of animal welfare regulations, accreditation standards, and research compliance requirements
• Experience supporting biomedical research programs and collaborating with investigators
• Leadership, mentoring, and program management capabilities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage complex clinical, operational, and regulatory responsibilities

What's In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Support research that advances human and animal health
• Leadership opportunity: Guide veterinary programs and influence the future of animal research support services
• Professional growth: Engage with cutting-edge biomedical research and laboratory animal medicine
• Collaborative environment: Partner with researchers, veterinarians, technicians, and regulatory professionals across the university
• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Leadership, Training, Microsoft Office, Outlook

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - Yes

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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