University Veterinarian

Why Western?

As a world-class research-intensive university, Western depends on dedicated staff with specialized skills to support excellence across our diverse research portfolios. The team within Animal Care and Veterinary Services is dedicated to advancing safe and ethical animal-based science at Western through:

• Exceptional, standardized care for a diverse range of research animals
• Oversight of animal-based research activities and spaces at Western and city-wide affiliates
• Monitoring and adhering to animal use protocols and quality assurance/care programs in close collaboration with the University’s Animal Care Committee
• Ensuring the highest-quality animal health monitoring and health status that align with guidelines of provincial and national regulatory bodies
• Supporting the University’s research community with animal model development, training, and specialized animal research support

Western University is seeking a University Veterinarian to lead our Animal Care and Veterinary Services. As a visionary leader, the University Veterinarian will provide high-quality animal health and welfare through our state-of-the-art facilities and team of dedicated professionals, while ensuring protocols and processes are managed appropriately. The University Veterinarian will develop and nurture relationships both internally and externally to identify opportunities to deliver and enhance services and optimize resources, leading to excellence in animal care and veterinary services which support enhanced research success for animal-based scientists at Western and the city-wide affiliate research community.

About You 

As the ideal candidate, you are a visionary leader and possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, eligible for licensure from the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, and have postgraduate training in laboratory animal medicine. If you are an international applicant you must have a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE).

You have experience in clinical and compliance assurance veterinary services in a research environment, comprehensive application of animal medicine to a variety of common laboratory species, as well as extensive experience in clinical laboratory animal and comparative medicine. You are proficient in veterinary diagnosis, treatment, surgical and anesthetic procedures (preferably in a multi-species research environment), and you have experience with health monitoring and disease control programs and strategies, complemented by a developed sense of judgment and risk management. You have influential interpersonal skills that enable you to be an effective leader of teams, as well as organizational skills to enhance your project management abilities. Finally, you have the ability to work within a flexible schedule.

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment as well as proof of licensing. 
 

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

We will begin reviewing applications on May 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. 

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

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