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Veterinary Resident
Posting Details
Department
Comparative Medicine - 621500
Posting Open Date
03/03/2026
Application Deadline
03/09/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Veterinary Resident
Vacancy ID
PDS004794
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
36 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is responsible for the care of all vertebrate animals on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) campus. DCM is committed to programs of excellence in veterinary care and laboratory animal management practices for all species used in UNC-CH research endeavors.
A staff of more than 170 professional, technical, and administrative personnel provides quality animal care to a daily population of over 200,000 animals located in 26 animal facilities on and off the UNC campus. Federal funding and foundations sponsor over $1 billion in research on the UNC campus conducted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, as well as the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
A major responsibility of the Division’s veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and laboratory technicians is the health care and humane use of all animals. The Division’s program is reviewed semi-annually by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and has been accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) since 1973. DCM and the University also meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Public Health Service standards and regulations. As laboratory animal specialists they provide a comprehensive program of veterinary care, offer technical advice and assistance, and provide needed laboratory and research core services for teaching and research purposes.
A staff of more than 170 professional, technical, and administrative personnel provides quality animal care to a daily population of over 200,000 animals located in 26 animal facilities on and off the UNC campus. Federal funding and foundations sponsor over $1 billion in research on the UNC campus conducted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, as well as the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
A major responsibility of the Division’s veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and laboratory technicians is the health care and humane use of all animals. The Division’s program is reviewed semi-annually by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and has been accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) since 1973. DCM and the University also meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Public Health Service standards and regulations. As laboratory animal specialists they provide a comprehensive program of veterinary care, offer technical advice and assistance, and provide needed laboratory and research core services for teaching and research purposes.
Position Summary
This position is tailored for a veterinarian who wishes to obtain the research and clinical training needed to pursue a career as a laboratory animal veterinarian. This is a 3-year laboratory animal medicine training program that is an American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)-recognized and approved training program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and be a citizen or non-citizen resident of the United States, have graduated from an AVMA-accredited institution or successful completion of ECFVG certification program, passed the NAVLE, and able to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state of the United States. Must be able to obtain NC State License and USDA Accreditation within 1 year of hire.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and be a citizen or non-citizen resident of the United States, have graduated from an AVMA-accredited institution or successful completion of ECFVG certification program, passed the NAVLE, and able to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state of the United States. Must be able to obtain NC State License and USDA Accreditation within 1 year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Background with experiences showing a genuine interest in pursuing a career in laboratory animal/comparative medicine and/or research. General veterinary practice and/or internship experience with diverse species exposures (i.e., dogs, pigs, rabbits, rodents).
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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