University Veterinarian

Dalhousie University is a member of the U-15, Canada’s group of top 15 research-intensive universities. Under the leadership of the Vice President Research and Innovation, Dalhousie administers over $270M annually in research funding. As the only member of the U15 in Atlantic Canada, Dalhousie is a leader in the region and a respected partner nationally on research programming and innovation. Reporting to the Vice President, Research and Innovation, the University Veterinarian is responsible for senior administrative regulatory oversight, communications, and compliance with regulatory and legal agencies, providing support and advice to researchers, operation of animal ethics committees, training, public relations and communications, risk management, legal advice, and direct veterinary clinical support of programs on Halifax and Truro campuses.

Key Responsibilities