Job Description

• Oversee the health and welfare of laboratory animals in accordance with international and institutional standards.
• Advise researchers on protocol development and ethical animal use.
• Ensure compliance with NRC 2011, ETS 123, FELASA, and AAALAC requirements.
• Implement and maintain animal health and welfare programs.
• Provide training to staff and researchers on animal care, use, and ethics.
• Support audits, inspections, and accreditation-related activities as required.

Education and Certification:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary degree.
• UAE veterinary license or eligibility for licensure.
• Training/certification in laboratory animal science or medicine.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of laboratory animal welfare standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care of rodents.
• Ability to ensure regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Experience:

• Proven experience in laboratory animal care and/or biomedical research.
• Experience working within regulated research environments.

Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Oversee the health and welfare of laboratory animals in accordance with international and institutional standards.
• Advise researchers on protocol development and ethical animal use.
• Ensure compliance with NRC 2011, ETS 123, FELASA, and AAALAC requirements.
• Implement and maintain animal health and welfare programs.
• Provide training to staff and researchers on animal care, use, and ethics.

Support audits, inspections, and accreditation-related activities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary degree.
• UAE veterinary license or eligibility for licensure.
• Training/certification in laboratory animal science or medicine.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of laboratory animal welfare standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care of rodents.
• Ability to ensure regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Experience:

• Proven experience in laboratory animal care and/or biomedical research.
• Experience working within regulated research environments.