Primate Veterinary Medicine — Open Rank Professor

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Bastrop, Texas seeks a veterinarian to oversee clinical care for nonhuman primate breeding colonies and support surgical, radiographic, and ultrasonography services. The role emphasizes animal welfare and collaboration with investigators in translational research.

Candidates should have a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school, with post-graduate primate experience; GLP exposure and DACLAM candidacy are highly valued in this academic

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited program; eligible to practice in the US.
• Post-graduate primate clinical experience preferred; GLP experience a plus.
• Board certification in laboratory animal medicine (DACLAM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care for breeding colonies and experimental animals.
• Implement animal care and welfare standards within the colony.
• Collaborate with investigators by providing research services.
• Support surgery, x-ray, and ultrasonography as needed.

Skills

DVM degree

Primate veterinary care

GLP experience

DACLAM board-certified

Academic appointment eligibility

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (AVMA-accredited)

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiography

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Bastrop, Texas seeks a veterinarian to oversee clinical care for nonhuman primate breeding colonies and support surgical, radiographic, and ultrasonography services. The role emphasizes animal welfare and collaboration with investigators in translational research.

Candidates should have a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school, with post-graduate primate experience; GLP exposure and DACLAM candidacy are highly valued in this academic