Director of Research Animal Welfare

About the role

The Director of Research Animal Welfare provides veterinary oversight for research animal programs across multiple Texas A&M System members. This senior position ensures high standards of animal health, welfare, and regulatory compliance while supporting scientific research.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the attending veterinarian for multiple system members.
• Provide clinical veterinary services, including diagnostics, treatments, preventative care, and emergency care for research animals.
• Develop, review, and implement animal care and use programs in line with USDA, NIH, AAALAC, ACURO and other relevant regulations.
• Write, review, and update standard operating procedures, guidelines, and institutional policies related to animal care.
• Participate as the veterinary member on Institutional Animal Care & Use Committees (IACUCs) and Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs), providing expert consultation and training.
• Supervise other veterinarians and coordinate care with external veterinary providers as needed.

Required profile

• Veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent) with extensive experience in research animal medicine.
• Proven ability to oversee multi‑site animal welfare programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience serving on IACUCs or similar oversight committees.
• Strong communication skills to interact with institutional officials and committee leadership.

Required skills

• Veterinary clinical services
• Animal health diagnostics
• Preventative and emergency care for research animals
• Regulatory compliance (USDA, NIH, AAALAC, ACURO)

What we offer

• Competitive health benefits and retirement plans (TRS and optional ORP).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs.
• Salary commensurate with experience.