Faculty - Veterinarian

About the role

The Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) Division of Veterinary Medicine (DoVM) is seeking veterinarians to support its expanding program providing care and oversight of approximately 5,000 nonhuman primates (NHP) of six different species. The TNBRC is an AAALAC International accredited facility focused on infectious disease research, including AIDS, emerging infectious diseases, vector-borne disease, biodefense, NHP behavior, and NHP medicine and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical and surgical care for breeding colony and research animals.
• Support research activities and train investigators, laboratory animal medicine residents, veterinary students, and technicians.
• Join a team of board-certified veterinarians and participate in independent or collaborative research.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in one of the 50 states.
• ACLAM board certification or eligibility is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with others and contribute to a team science environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated initiative toward continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Paid continuing education and professional memberships.
• Subsidized health and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% Tulane contribution after two years of employment.
• Additional benefits available (details).

For inquiries, contact Dr. Jason Dufour at jdufour@tulane.edu.