Veterinarian
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Dec 11, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS Applications are invited for the position of Research Veterinarian (Assistant Research Professor / Associate Research Professor / Research Professor) within the Animal Resource Program (ARP) at The Pennsylvania State University. This position is based on the University Park Campus located in State College, PA. Responsibilities include clinical veterinary care, disease surveillance and oversight of biosecurity, collaborating with investigators to support their research, working with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to review protocols and policies and participating with semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews, providing training to researchers and students, and assisting with the efforts of compliance and administrative groups such the Biosafety Committee, the Office for Research Protections, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of Physical Plant, Occupational Health and Safety, and others as necessary. This position holds a non-tenure line, faculty appointment in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research reporting to the Director of the ARP. The ARP is an interdisciplinary research and teaching support department that provides animal husbandry, veterinary care, and training for over 20 departments, 5 colleges, and 500+ investigative faculty and staff. The ARP has a faculty and staff of around 30 individuals including 4 veterinarians and 2 veterinary technicians. ARP operates 12 campus vivaria including gnotobiotic and ABSL-3 facilities. The entire Penn State animal care program is fully accredited by AAALAC International including the laboratory animals, agricultural animals, and wildlife species. Minimum qualifications include a DVM/VMD degree from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or equivalent qualifications. Preferred qualifications include board certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) and/or completion of an ACLAM-recognized training program. The veterinarian must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with an inclusive population. Penn State is a major, public, land-grant research university with research activity exceeding $1.1 billion annually. The University Park campus is located within the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities are home to approximately 150,000 people, including over 45,000 students. The area is popular for its mountains, parks, streams, and superb sporting and recreational opportunities. State College has an excellent educational system and offers many cultural events. To apply, please visit https://hr.psu.edu/careersand submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Inquiries may be directed to Todd A. Jackson, DVM, DACLAM (taj5330@psu.edu, 1-814-863-7778), Director of the ARP and Chair of the Search Committee. Reviews of applications will start immediately and continue until the position has been filled. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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