Compliance Veterinarian

About The Job

The Compliance Veterinarian supports both the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at the University of Minnesota in maintaining exemplary compliance programs by reviewing compliance applications and protocols, participating in post‑approval monitoring and observation, providing training for investigators on animal‑related procedures, and participating in semi‑annual inspections of animal housing and use areas.

The position reports operationally to the IACUC Director and also to the IBC Director and the Attending Veterinarian (AV). The Compliance Veterinarian will interact with faculty, staff, and personnel from numerous University units including IACUC, OBAO, RAR, HSRM, and the BSL3 Program. The role may have a specialized or dedicated focus to provide lead support in areas of expertise, but responsibilities are shared with other staff to meet institutional compliance goals.

The position is expected to foster external connections with other institutions and compliance organizations for professional assistance and development.

This is a 100% appointment with flexibility to complete many tasks remotely, with approximately one day in the office or visiting laboratories per week. The majority of site visits are on the UMN Twin Cities campus, with occasional travel to other facilities.

65% Veterinary Review of IACUC protocols and other IACUC tasks

• Review IACUC protocols (new submissions, renewals, amendments) across a broad range of animal models and research paradigms. Provide recommendations to maintain compliance, enhance animal welfare, improve study design, and ensure alignment with institutional policies, SOPs, and practices.
• Enter comments and review investigator responses in the electronic protocol system (eProtocol).
• Attend and participate in IACUC meetings to discuss protocols and other IACUC topics.
• Assist with review and updating of policies and SOPs related to the use of animals.
• Participate in semi‑annual inspections of animal use areas.

15% IACUC Post‑Approval Monitoring and Training

• Participate in post‑approval monitoring of approved IACUC research activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all applicable policies.
• Observe and provide feedback on procedures performed by investigators.
• Provide training/retraining to investigators to improve technique.
• Correspond with investigators and staff to communicate findings and recommendations.

15% Veterinary Review for Biosafety

• Review IBC protocols involving animal use for compliance with federal guidelines and best practices for biosafety (NIH Guidelines, BMBL).
• Work with administrative offices to provide investigator feedback for congruency between related IBC and IACUC applications.
• Attend and participate in IBC meetings.
• Attend and participate in BSL3 Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings.
• Assess and update policies and facility SOPs related to the use of animals and biosafety compliance requirements set by the IBC.

5% Other Animal Use and IBC Compliance

• Inspect animal use areas for facility and equipment containment requirements according to federal guidelines and best practices (NIH Guidelines, BMBL).
• Track animal use facilities for IBC compliance needs.
• Train RAR veterinarians and fellows as needed in IBC compliance responsibilities.

Flexible Work Profile

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO), IACUC and IBC endorse a “work with flexibility” approach that offers a welcoming and flexible work environment. The position may be fully remote, partially remote, or entirely in the office. Some on‑site work may be necessary. Employees are generally expected to live in Minnesota.

Flexible Work Profile One – Office/Lab‑Based: primarily on‑site in the McNamara Alumni Center.
Profile Two – Regularly Remote: at least three days per week in the office.
Profile Three – Mostly Remote: one or two days per week in the office; four or more days remotely.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school, or certification of veterinary training through programs such as ECFVG and…