The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 105,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking a veterinarian to join our Education & Research Division team as an Assistant Director.  Structured to work for its members, AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership & for the profession.  Our mission is to lead the profession by advocating for our members & advancing the science & practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal & human health.

Focused on accreditation, the Assistant Director will work with staff, volunteer leadership & stakeholders to propose, develop, & implement policies & programs for AVMA & the AVMA Council on Education (COE) concerning the accreditation of schools & colleges offering a professional degree in veterinary medicine. The Assistant Director will work closely & collaboratively with other professional & administrative staff within, or supporting, the Division to provide professional, timely, & results-oriented support to the accreditation activities of the COE. This includes providing staff support for accreditation site visits; developing & implementing COE site visitor training; & facilitating & supporting the activities of the COE & other governance entities as assigned.  They are also responsible for executing association policies, objectives & programs concerning veterinary education & accreditation.  Approximately 30-40% travel is required, position may work remotely.

The AVMA offers a flexible/supportive work environment & excellent benefits.  Submit cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to stacy@thevetrecruiter.com.  Stacy Pursell The VET Recruiter, 918-488-3901

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To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission & veterinary education.  Additional qualifications include:

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree required, an advanced degree or board certification preferred
• Minimum of ten years of related work experience, including experience as a clinician
• Demonstrated knowledge of & experience in veterinary education is required & familiarity with the accreditation processes is desirable
• Demonstrated leadership & management experience
• Experience working with veterinary college administrators is highly preferred
• Must possess excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal)
• Skilled in diplomatic facilitation of consensus between multiple perspectives
• Must be able to interact & effectively communicate both with members of the scientific & non-scientific community
• Strong involvement with organized veterinary medicine highly desirable
• Exhibits AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in execution of duties

About AVMA

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources; state and federal advocacy; opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine; continuing education opportunities; quality publications; and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Throughout the organization, we take pride in knowing that we make a difference. The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement and paid time-off plans. We enjoy a supportive, friendly and comfortable work environment where work/life balance is evident at every level. We work hard, grow and have fun! For more information, please visit www.avma.org.

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