Veterinary Resident

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health invites applications for a Veterinary Resident in the Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency Program. The resident will coordinate duties under the Director, ensuring veterinary care and compliance with regulatory standards within the Division of Animal Care (DAC).

The role includes participation in protocol review, consultations with investigators, training for staff, and research projects mentored by Vanderbilt University faculty. VIRMP admission is required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid US state Veterinary License at the start of employment.
• Graduates from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary School are required.
• If not AVMA-accredited, holder must have EGFVG certificate or PAVE.
• Applicants must apply through VIRMP.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care to all animals maintained by Vanderbilt Health.
• Perform veterinary rounds in animal facilities daily.
• Assist in management of preventative medicine, health surveillance and clinical care.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans in consultation with PI and faculty veterinarians.
• Assist in necropsies, including gross and microscopic examinations.
• Participate in protocol review and post-approval compliance monitoring.
• Review IACUC protocols and participate as a voting member when appointed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of protocols with applicable agencies.

Skills

Clinical veterinary care

Veterinary rounds

Communication

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary School

Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (EGFVG)

VIRMP participation

Job description

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With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: ACUP - DCM Residency Program

Job Summary

The Veterinary Resident reports to the Director of the Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency Program for immediate oversight and coordination of duties. The Veterinary Resident will ensure that adequate veterinary care and other aspects of the program are in compliance with the regulatory standards in the Division of Animal Care (DAC). In addition, the Veterinary Resident will participate in the DAC’s efforts to improve services that support Vanderbilt’s animal care program and researchers using animal models. This includes, but is not limited to, protocol review, consultation with investigators, and attendance at various meetings within the Division of Animal Care. .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical veterinary care to all animals maintained by Vanderbilt Health
• Perform veterinary rounds in animal facilities on a daily basis
• Assist in the management of preventative medicine, health surveillance, disease prevention and clinical care for animals housed in assigned areas at Vanderbilt
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans in consultation with Principal Investigators (PI) and faculty veterinarians
• Assist in the completion of necropsies, including gross and microscopic examinations
• In consultation with faculty veterinarians, perform additional clinical and other related duties as requested
• Participate in protocol review process and in post‑approval compliance monitoring
• Assist PI personnel with writing of veterinary portions of IACUC protocols
• Review protocols assigned by the protocol analyst and participate as a voting member of the review committee (as appointed)
• Ensure congruency between reviews of similar protocols
• Ensure protocols meet expectations of all regulatory agencies
• Participate in semi‑annual inspections, satellite facility inspections and other post‑approval compliance monitoring activities as requested
• Participate in the provision of training to Division of Animal Care and research personnel
• Develop formal training materials on issues related to the care and use of animals in research and teaching
• Provide hands‑on training on clinical techniques for PI personnel and animal care staff through formal wet labs and informal interactions
• Present formal small and large group lectures for PI personnel and animal staff as assigned
• Conduct a research project, mentored by a member of the Vanderbilt University faculty
• Develop and implement a research project including protocol submission, data collection and result analysis
• Prepare a paper based on the research project to be submitted for publication

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a valid US state Veterinary License at the start of employment. Applicants should be graduates from an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary School. Applicants who have not graduated from an AVMA‑accredited institution must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (EGFVG) certificate or have completed the Program for Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE). Applicants must also apply through the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP). The due date for VIRMP applications is December 7, 2026.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid‑South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high‑quality work/service.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day‑to‑day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
• Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
• Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Doctorate

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like‑minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments.

Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma‑Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals — Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital — have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities