Veterinarian Senior

About the Role

The University of Kentucky is seeking a DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Senior to provide advanced veterinary care, regulatory oversight, and program leadership within the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR). This role is critical to supporting the university’s research mission by ensuring exceptional animal care, promoting animal welfare, and maintaining compliance with institutional, state, federal, and accreditation standards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with investigators, veterinary staff, and regulatory partners while helping guide the development of programs that support high-quality biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and veterinary care for research animals across DLAR facilities
• Conduct facility rounds and monitor animal health, welfare, and housing conditions
• Mentor veterinarians and veterinary technicians while supporting clinical operations
• Review research protocols and provide consultation on animal models, surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, and humane endpoints
• Participate in IACUC, biosafety, accreditation, and inspection activities
• Collaborate with researchers to support protocol development and research operations
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and regulatory documentation
• Contribute to specialized programs including surgical services, breeding programs, quarantine activities, and species-specific veterinary support

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• 3+ years of related experience
• Kentucky Veterinary License or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Skills

• Expertise in laboratory animal medicine and clinical veterinary care
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare regulations and accreditation standards
• Experience supporting research programs and collaborating with investigators
• Leadership, mentoring, and program management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and high-quality animal care

Benefits

• Top 10% of Academic Medical Centers Nationwide: Recognized as a leader in research excellence and innovation
• Forbes’ Best Large Employers: Ranked among the Top 100 Employers Nationwide in 2024 and named one of Kentucky’s Best Employers on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers list
• 1 of 34 Universities Nationwide: Holds the prestigious trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science
• Flexible Remote Work Options: Enjoy the convenience of fully remote or hybrid roles while supporting groundbreaking research
• Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, virtual conferences, and training programs to advance your career
• Meaningful impact: Support research that advances human and animal health
• Leadership opportunity: Influence animal welfare, veterinary services, and program development
• Professional growth: Engage with cutting-edge biomedical research and laboratory animal medicine
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside researchers, veterinarians, technicians, and university leaders
• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits