DLAR Lab Animal Veterinarian Dir Asst

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: DLR Lab Animal Veterinarian Associate Director

Requisition Number: RE52781

Working Title: Laboratory Animal Resources

Work Location: Health Sciences Research Building

Grade Level: 52

Salary Range: $,581 per year

Type of Position: Staff

Number of Positions: 1

Hours: Full Time (Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm)

Required

Education:

盟 PhD (DVM)

Required Experience: 5 years

License/Certification: State Veterinary License, AVMA Certification

Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects 15–25 lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods; traversing campus; communicating effectively with diverse backgrounds; may need to report during university closure to provide animal care.

• Primarily days (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm); may require additional time in evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends to accomplish goals.
• Required to participate in rotational on‑call (nights, weekends, holidays).
• May be required to report when the university is closed to provide treatment and support.

The primary goal of DLAR is to facilitate the conduct of animal research in a humane manner fully compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations. DLAR staff maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and policies as they pertain to the use of all university animals in biomedical research and maintain good standing through AAALAC, adhering to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

The DLR Lab Animal Veterinarian Associate Director will:

• Educate university faculty, staff, and IACUC members on humane and appropriate care and use of animals used in biomedical research.
• Assist researchers in protocol development and execution.
• Serve as a mentor for DLAR veterinarians with less experience and training.
• Provide oversight and operational management of DLAR programs, which may include:
  • Experimental Surgical Unit
  • Rodent Surgery Program
  denún
  • Quarantine and Sentinel Program
  • Breeding and Technical Services
  • Veterinary Services
  • Necropsy and Histopathology

• Leadership
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook

Yes

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

We value the well‑being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone. The University follows federal and state constitutions and laws on nondiscrimination. The campus is Tobacco & Drug Free. Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings such as a national background check and/or drug screen.

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