Director of Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory 112765

OSU-Stillwater

Akhilesh Ramachandran, rakhile@okstate.edu

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

11 months

Commensurate with education and experience

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 15, 2026 to ensure full consideration.

For full consideration, application should include:
A letter of intent describing professional goals and addressing experience and qualifications relevant to the position; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Candidates must possess:

• →A DVM or equivalent professional veterinary degree and an advanced degree.
• →At least five years of experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work experience.
• →At least five years’ directing/supervising experience.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a record of professional accomplishment and possess the vision, creativity, communication skills, and collaborative leadership necessary to advance a complex veterinary diagnostic organization.

OADDL has maintained full-service AAVLD accreditation since 1979 and has been a member of the NALHN since 2006. These affiliations reflect a longstanding commitment to quality, animal health, and national disease preparedness. Its integration within the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine provides a unique environment where diagnostic service, veterinary education, clinical care, research, and animal health preparedness intersect.

With a dedicated staff, experienced leadership team, strong institutional support, a major facility renovation, and an established regional client base, OADDL offers the incoming Director an outstanding platform for continued growth and innovation.

Oklahoma State University is a land-grant institution with a strong tradition of teaching, research, outreach, and service. Stillwater is a vibrant university community within easy driving distance of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, offering a relatively low cost of living along with abundant cultural, recreational, collegiate athletics, and entertainment opportunities.

Applications should include:

• →A letter of intent describing professional goals and addressing experience and qualifications relevant to the position;
• →A curriculum vitae; and
• →The names and contact information for three professional references.

Inquiries regarding the search may be directed to:

Dr. Akhilesh Ramachandran
OADDL Director Search and Screening Committee
rakhile@okstate.edu

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

• D.V.M. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• At least five years of experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or relevant work experience.
• At least five years’ directing/supervising experience.

Board certification desirable.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a record of professional accomplishment and possess the vision, creativity, communication skills, and collaborative leadership necessary to advance a complex veterinary diagnostic organization.

Occasional unpleasant odors from animal tissues and diagnostic specimens.

Handling of chemicals, handling of animal tissues, biological/zoonotic agents (including but not limited to viral and bacterial, fungal, and protozoal organisms), and use of electrical equipment.

Rabies immunization is required and will be provided.

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