Veterinary Resident

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.

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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 care 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.

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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.

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.

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.