Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Position Number 968003
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department EHH BSOM Comparative Medicine
Department Homepage https://comparativemedicine.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Working Title Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org.
The Department of Comparative Medicine at Brody School of Medicine supports research through ethical animal care and use across ECU campuses, providing specialized housing, surgical and technical services. The program maintains USDA registration, PHS assurance, and full AAALAC International accreditation, ensuring high standards of animal welfare.
Job Duties The Department of Comparative Medicine in the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, is searching for a collegial, team-oriented (12-month, Fixed Term-non-tenure-track or Tenure Track) laboratory animal veterinarian to join our faculty, supporting a fully AAALAC-accredited, campus-wide animal care and use program. This position will report to the Department Chair. The duties of the selected candidate will include the following:
- Participating in the provision of excellent veterinary and preventive medical care
- Sharing emergency and holiday on-call rotations
- Advising and collaborating with investigators in the development and implementation of research projects
- Participating in academic course instruction, animal care, and research staff training
- Serving on and supporting IACUC activities
- Participating in ensuring compliance with USDA, OLAW, AAALAC, International
- Any other duties as assigned by the department chair.
Contingent upon the availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience The successful candidate must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college or its equivalent as defined by the AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, with at least 2 years of training or experience in laboratory animal medicine or related practice, and the ability to be licensed in North Carolina.
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation NCVMB
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education None
Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 10/26/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.Initial Screening Begins 11/25/2026
Rank Level Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91398
