Senior Research Veterinarian

Senior Research VeterinarianThe Animal Research and Care Division (ACRD) ensures the well-being of animals used in research, teaching, and production at Virginia Tech. As a division of the Office of Research and Innovation, the Senior Research Veterinarian will serve as an ARCD team member in providing guidance and support university-wide in the execution of research and teaching engagement involving animal resources. Specifically, the Senior Research Veterinarian will be responsible for:Providing clinical veterinary medical and surgical care and research support for a variety of laboratory animal species maintained across ARCD managed facilities and other locations in compliance with applicable federal regulations, PHS Policy, professional standards, and institutional and ACRD policies, procedures, and practicesProviding oversight, guidance, and direction of the humane care and use of animals used in research and teaching activities in non-ACRD managed facilities or program included but not limited to the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Agriculture, Agriculture Research and Extension Centers, and investigator managed areas across a variety of disciplinesAssisting the facility supervisor with operating and maintaining the animal facility in compliance with applicable regulations, professional standards, and institutional and ACRD policies, procedures, and practicesOverseeing, directing and responsibility for a defined component of the veterinary care programPosition requires participation in the veterinary on-call rotation. Position is expected to work on-site in Blacksburg, Virginia and may travel among the Blacksburg and Roanoke locations. Employment Conditions:Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, squat and climb, repetitive motionWorking on uneven terrainStanding and crouching in tight cornersKneeling, bending, liftingAbility to acquire a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and VA Board of Pharmacy registrationVirginia driver's license or ability to acquireAbility to travel to outlying facilities (e.g., Roanoke, Leesburg, ARECs) as needed, with occasional overnight stays necessaryAbility to obtain, maintain and pass a criminal background check and FBI clearance to work near select agents at ABSL3 facilitiesEvening, weekend and early morning work may be requiredParticipates in the veterinary on-call rotation and required to carry the ARCD cell phone when on-call for off hours support on weeknights, weekends, and holidaysRequired Qualifications:Veterinary medical degree (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) from an AVMA accredited or approved veterinary medical college or ECFVG certification for graduates of non-AVMA accredited veterinary medical programsCurrent and active license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one of the United States with the expectation to secure veterinary licensure in Virginia within 12 months of hireProcurement of DEA registration and VA Board of Pharmacy registration within 6 months of hireEligibility for ACLAM certification or other applicable veterinary medicine specialty board certification determined by the Assistant VPRI, Attending VeterinarianCompletion of ACLAM approved laboratory animal training program with relevant experience or equivalent progressive experience without a training programWorking knowledge of federal regulations and professional standards pertaining to animal research and teaching activitiesDemonstrated effective leadership and supervisory experienceEffective communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholdersBasic computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g. email, word processing, and spreadsheets)Preferred Qualifications:ACLAM board certification and active diplomate statusActive board certification status in another veterinary medical specialty board may be acceptable as determined by the Assistant VPRI, Attending VeterinarianM.S. or Ph.D. in a laboratory animal or relevant biomedical research disciplineNational Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) certificationAppointment Type: RegularSalary Information: Starting at $134,000 and commensurate with experienceReview Date: April 30, 2026Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia Tech: Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. 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