Veterinarian

Position Information

Hiring Department: Research & Innovation - Laboratory Animal Resources Center

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This job posting may close once a position is filled.

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7:15 am‑4:15 pm, flexibility required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Note: The department is willing to consider both full‑time and part‑time schedule options for this position. A set schedule will be established based on mutual agreement with the selected candidate.

Position Summary

The University Attending Veterinarian (AV) reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, Regulatory Assurances, & Integrity and is responsible for a wide range of services that support the use of laboratory animals in research and teaching. The position is multi‑faceted, requiring leadership, involvement, and oversight in all aspects of the Program assuring compliance with all current federal, state and university animal welfare regulations.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

To provide veterinary care for various species of research animals through disease prevention, clinical care, health monitoring and quality assurance measures. This position is with The Office of Research and Innovation. Responsible for overseeing animal procurement and quarantine, collaborating with faculty regarding animal research and support services, ensuring compliance with university policy and governmental animal welfare regulations for AAALAC International accreditation, and overseeing the training of all users.

Specific Job‑Related Duties

• Plan and implement preventative medicine programs
• Identify deficiencies and ensure correction of procedures, equipment and policies as it pertains to animal welfare
• Plan and conduct clinical care of research animals; provide clinical oversight/support to animals in housing environments from conventional to ABSL1‑2
• Oversee and organize veterinary drug and equipment purchases
• Review reports of incoming notices for applicable animal health monitoring
• Conduct weekly clinical rounds to monitor health of animals
• Monitor non‑surgical, surgical and post‑operative care
• Partake in emergency veterinarian calls which may occur during the evening, weekends or holidays
• Oversee clinical documentation and integrity of the animal records
• Oversee training and consultation for faculty, staff, and students on methods of laboratory animal surgery, aseptic technique, pre‑ and post‑op care, pain management, and euthanasia
• Attend IACUC and IBC meetings
• Consult with researchers on protocol development and study design
• Conduct protocol reviews to ensure PHS animal welfare compliance is followed
• May perform semi‑annual inspections of animal care areas
• Be familiar with internal, regulatory and other applicable documentation
• Have knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and be able to learn and use institutional software systems
• Comply with all State and University policies
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from a school approved or accredited by the AVMA.

Licenses: The selected applicant must hold a current veterinary license to practice in at least one U.S. state and must obtain Texas Veterinary Licensure within one year of hire. Candidates must be eligible to meet the requirements to hold DEA Registration.

Experience: Knowledge of effective procedural techniques and practices; strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism in working with Principal Investigators and research staff at all levels of organization. Knowledge of governmental regulations and contemporary practices in animal care and use.

Note: Training resources may be provided to assist with Texas licensure and ACLAM board certification. A relocation package may be available for qualified candidates, subject to institutional guidelines and budget availability.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in animal research, particularly with rodents.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso is a public research university located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries meet along the Rio Grande. With an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, UTEP offers more than 170 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across a broad range of disciplines. UTEP is an open‑access Carnegie R1 institution, recognized nationally for its success in expanding access to top‑tier education while maintaining a strong research focus. The University also holds the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, highlighting its deep connection to the surrounding community. More than half of UTEP’s undergraduate students are the first in their families to attend college.

Located in the dynamic El Paso‑Juárez metroplex—home to nearly 2.2 million residents and the fourth‑largest manufacturing region in North America—UTEP reflects the unique character of the border region and plays a vital role in shaping its future. The University serves as a catalyst for social mobility and economic growth in the region and beyond by developing skilled graduates and driving innovation. This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About The Department

The Laboratory Animal Resources Center (LARC) is committed to providing UTEP faculty, staff and students with veterinary and personnel training and expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine. LARC exists to promote humane animal care and use in support of UTEP’s research goals through compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) and our own IACUC and departmental policies. The LARC advises and educates researchers on animal experimentation issues and provides guidance and review in the protocol writing process, while promoting contemporary best practices for the responsible use of animals. Our goal is provision of quality animal care which is key to obtaining consistent and reliable data.

About El Paso

El Paso offers a rich cultural heritage, scenic desert landscapes, and an incredibly affordable cost of living. Known for its warmth in both climate and community, El Paso enjoys over 300 days of sunshine each year and offers year‑round access to hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities in the nearby Franklin Mountains. The city is home to a thriving binational economy, a rapidly growing research and healthcare sector, and is considered the eighth safest city in the country. With a strong sense of community and pride in its history, El Paso provides an ideal environment for professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

What We Offer

Miner Perks and Benefits

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long‑term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; and crouch. The employee is frequently required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this work environment is usually quiet.

Standard animal resources environment and in a Biosafety Level 3 containment laboratory that pose additional biohazard due to the use of highly contagious pathogens in this environment. Must not be allergic to animal dander or have immunodeficiency diseases. Pregnancy may become a personnel safety factor in some laboratory animal duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. In addition, incumbent will be required to work safely and effectively in non‑containment and the animal biosafety level 2 and 3 containment laboratories.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.