Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) is responsible for husbandry and veterinary care of all vertebrate animals on the University of Cincinnati (UC) campus. LAMS is committed to providing high-quality animals and services to meet the needs of the researchers. In addition, LAMS is responsible for assisting researchers in model development, animal usage, humane animal treatment, and compliance with University policies and procedures and governmental regulations.
The University of Cincinnati Office of Research is currently recruiting applicants for the position of Director of Laboratory Animal Medical Services-Attending Veterinarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic oversight and operations of a complex academic animal facility with 3 vivariums and other satellite housing locations across campus. The Director’s primary responsibility is to promote excellent, ethical animal research at the university. To do this the candidate must have a strong working knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards (USDA, OLAW/PHS Policy, AAALAC International). Applicants should have at least five years of leadership experience of an AAALAC accredited animal facility, including all aspects of operations and clinical care and have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with researchers in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should be highly organized and motivated with excellent communication skills. Additionally, this position demands a leader who can maintain a learning-based environment and foster team building while managing budgetary constraints. Preference will be given to applicants who have a DVM or equivalent degree and are board certified in laboratory animal medicine (DACLAM). Collaborative research experience is strongly encouraged.
Doctoral Degree from a college or school of veterinary medicine that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or a certificate from either the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE).
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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