Veterinary Resident at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : 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: 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 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