Associate Director, Research Animal Welfare The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The Associate Director, Research Animal Welfare serves as the Attending Veterinarian for assigned Texas A&M University System members and provides operational leadership, veterinary consultation, compliance support, and programmatic oversight for institutional animal care and use programs. Working under the direction of the Director, Research Animal Welfare, this position assists member institutions in maintaining compliant, effective, and high-quality animal care and use programs, supports implementation of System animal welfare initiatives, and serves as a primary veterinary resource for assigned institutions.
Responsibilities:- Animal Welfare & Veterinary CareIACUC Membership
- Compliance and Accreditation Support
- Researcher Support and Education
- Program Implementation and Institutional Support
- Other Duties
Education and Experience:- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal medicine, research animal program oversight, IACUC administration, research compliance, or a related field, including experience working within USDA-registered, PHS-assured, and/or AAALAC-accredited animal care and use programs.
- Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Ability to obtain a Texas veterinary license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and accreditation standards governing animal care and use.
Knowledge of veterinary care programs, IACUC operations, and research compliance processes.
Strong clinical and surgical veterinary skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple institutional relationships and priorities.
Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships.
Ability to train and mentor researchers, committee members, and animal care personnel.
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a collaborative service-oriented environment.
Ability to travel up to 50% of work time.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
License to practice veterinary medicine in Texas.
ACLAM board eligibility.
CPIA, DACAW, DACLAM, or other relevant laboratory animal or compliance credential
Other Requirements:
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
