University Attending Veterinarian – Associate Director Laboratory Animal Resource Center

Position: University Attending Veterinarian – Associate Director of the Laboratory Animal Resource Center[...]

University Attending Veterinarian – Associate Director of the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC)

Apply for the University Attending Veterinarian – Associate Director of the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) role at Brigham Young University.

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) excels in academic excellence while embracing a unique faith‑centered mission to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. BYU offers a rich culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and abundant challenges for personal and professional growth on a historic campus.

Job Description

The University Attending Veterinarian – Associate Director of the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) oversees the LARC program within the vivarium facilities at BYU, while also performing full veterinary care for all laboratory animals used in teaching or research. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal regulations and fostering a high‑standard program of animal welfare and care.

What You Will Be Doing In This Position Animal Care and Welfare

• Provide clinical and preventative care for all animals used in research, testing, teaching, and production.
• Maintain the highest standards of animal care and ethics, including pain management, euthanasia, preventive medicine, health surveillance, anesthesia, and housing oversight.
• Collaborate with research teams to make critical decisions regarding animal health and welfare.
• Deliver timely emergency veterinary care, including work hours, weekends, and holidays.

Supervising and Training

• Certify research personnel performing surgical procedures in aseptic techniques and surgical competency.
• Provide appropriate resources and oversight to manage the overall veterinary care program.
• Ensure understanding of all laboratory animal care regulations; distribute and enforce federal guidelines.
• Offer training and expertise for evaluating species health and well‑being in context of institutional research.
• Educate animal care staff on recognizing potential adverse clinical complications.

IACUC Involvement

• Serve as a voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Advise principal investigators on IACUC proposal compliance and study removal criteria.
• Participate in protocol reviews and classify surgical procedures.
• Accompany the USDA Veterinarian during facility inspections.
• Complete all required state and federal certifications and reports.

Minimum Education /Experience Required

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution.
• Licensed DVM;
  Utah license required within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of federal regulations governing laboratory animals.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a veterinary or animal‑care setting.

Required Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications

• Current knowledge of laboratory animal medicine.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Management skills for hiring, training, and supervising staff.
• DEA license and USDA accreditation.

Preferred

• Knowledge of national and international rules for laboratory animal care.
• Experience in preventive medicine programs across species, including exotic animals.
• Experience with animal research regulations and facility operations.

Include With Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Letters of recommendation
• Contact information for two professional references

What We Offer In Return

• Competitive pay with 401(k) matching (up to 12% of salary)
• 13 paid holidays, 22 days paid vacation, 12 paid sick days (accrued annually)
• Employee assistance program for employee and household
• Tuition and athletic‑facility benefits for employees and eligible families
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program, free on‑campus parking, UTA passes for qualifying dependents, and BYU store discounts

Pay Grade

Grade 56

Typical Starting Pay

$110,000 – $142,500 per year

Required Documents

All staff positions require a resume. Refer to the job posting for additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints must hold a current temple recommend to be considered.

Brigham Young University is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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