Assistant Director of Veterinary Care, Animal Resource Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking an Assistant Director of Veterinary Care for our Animal Resource Center team. As an Assistant Director, you will work under minimal supervision to assist the Director in operation of the veterinary care program at UT Southwestern; includes leading and mentoring animal care staff, ensure facilities are maintained, consult with researchers on protocols and humane care, provide technical support and training, and may contribute to administrative duties and instruction. This role requires a DVM degree and expertise in laboratory animal medicine, facility management, and regulatory compliance. 

 

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) or three (3) year postdoctoral training program in laboratory animal medicine

• Experience
  5 years related veterinary experience

• Licenses and Certifications
  Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States and 
  (ACLAM) AM COL LAB ANIMAL MED DIPLOMA

JOB DUTIES

• Develops and implements veterinary care program policies and procedures. Recommends changes and reviews progress with the Director.
• Provides oversight of veterinary care of research animals.
• Provides medical and surgical care for research animals.
• Oversees the interviewing, hiring, training and mentoring of management/supervisors of veterinary care staff. Participates in interviewing and hiring staff. Reviews employee performance, makes recommendations for promotions, and reviews disciplinary actions.
• Maintains compliance for AAALAC accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
• Assists with AAALAC site visits and USDA inspections.
• Oversees subordinate veterinarians/veterinary technicians within the veterinary care team.
• Assists Director with creating and analyzing various reports and projects.
• Maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.