DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Senior

Job Title
DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Senior

Requisition Number
RE55271

Working Title

Department Name
40832:Laboratory Animal Resources

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
51

Salary Range
$95,826-162,947/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

DVM

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Veterinary License KY or obtained within 6 months of hire

Physical Requirements

Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling (including carcasses); risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens.

Shift

Days (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm), On-Call required, rotating weekends, holidays and evenings as needed. Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties will occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40 hours per week.

Job Summary

Advance Animal Care, Research Excellence, and Regulatory Compliance

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Senior Laboratory Animal Veterinarian to provide clinical leadership and veterinary oversight within the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR).

This position sits at the intersection of laboratory animal medicine, research support, and regulatory compliance, helping ensure the highest standards of animal welfare while supporting the university’s research, teaching, and testing missions.

What You’ll Do

• Provide veterinary care and clinical oversight for research animals across DLAR facilities
• Lead and coordinate clinical veterinary operations, including staff assignments and medical case management
• Conduct facility rounds and monitor animal health, welfare, and regulatory compliance
• Support investigators through protocol development, animal model consultation, and veterinary guidance
• Review and provide input on IACUC and biosafety protocols to ensure compliance and animal welfare standards
• Participate in inspections, accreditation activities, regulatory reporting, and program assessments
• Develop and maintain SOPs, guidance documents, and training programs
• Support surgical, breeding, quarantine, and specialized veterinary programs as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in laboratory animal medicine and clinical veterinary care
• Knowledge of USDA, IACUC, AAALAC, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• Experience supporting research programs and working with investigators
• Ability to assess complex clinical and animal welfare issues and implement effective solutions
• Commitment to continuous improvement, education, and professional development

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• 3 years of relevant experience

What’s In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Support research that advances human and animal health
• Leadership opportunity: Influence animal care, welfare, and program development across DLAR
• Professional growth: Engage with cutting-edge research and laboratory animal medicine practices
• Collaborative environment: Partner with researchers, veterinarians, technicians, and regulatory professionals
• Exceptional Benefits: Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth

Why Now?
As research programs continue to evolve and expand, maintaining exceptional standards of animal care and regulatory compliance is more important than ever. This role helps ensure a strong, accredited program that supports scientific excellence while safeguarding animal welfare.

You’ll step into a role where your clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to animal care will directly support the university’s research mission.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Data Bases, Outlook

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

ACLAM Diplomate certification.

Deadline to Apply
08/05/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.