Director Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for the position of Laboratory Director, applicants must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and management skills to effectively motivate and mentor a team of laboratory personnel. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of accurately interpreting and applying laboratory results, coupled with a passion for collaborating with private industry, research faculty, and extension professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialized training in poultry production, diseases and pathology preferred. The incumbent is expected to become or be an Arkansas Licensed Veterinarian, USDA-APHIS Accredited Veterinarian, Board Certified Veterinarian (Diplomate) in the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, acquire training as a Poultry Disease/Diagnostic Specialist and in Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostics, and maintain pertinent memberships in organizations such as American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAAP), American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV), Poultry Health Advisory Committee (PHAC), Arkansas Poultry Veterinary Association, and Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association (ARVMA).

Additional Information:

For assistance with the application, please email humanresources@uada.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.