The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 110,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking an Assistant Director to join our Education & Research Division. 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.
Reporting to the Chief of Academic Affairs, Research & Accreditation, the Assistant Director will perform functions to assist the Chief Officer to propose, develop & implement AVMA policies & programs concerning veterinary research, veterinary specialty board certification, specialists in academia, specialists in practice & industry, & the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry. They will work closely with AVMA governance entities in the execution of duties.
The Assistant Director will provide primary professional staff support for the Council on Research (COR), the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), & the Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC), & other governance entities as needed; they will also serve as the principal administrator of the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry (VCT). This position may work remotely. Less than 25% travel.
To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission & increasing member satisfaction & engagement. Additional qualifications include:
DVM/VMD is required; PhD &/or board certification in an AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organization preferred
Minimum of three years’ work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary research
Preferred knowledge of or experience in veterinary education
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about issues affecting veterinary specialty board certification
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal) are required with the ability to synthesize information & summarize clearly, logically & persuasively
Must be a critical thinker & problem solver
Must interact & effectively communicate with members of the scientific & the non-scientific community; & the AVMA leadership & membership
Must possess the ability to manage multiple projects & meetings simultaneously
Must be able to organize, plan & manage group meetings
Basic computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams & data management via OneDrive
Must be an AVMA member in good standing
Deadline for application is 9/4/26. Application must include cover letter, resume, & salary requirements. Submit to:
AVMA offers a supportive & flexible hybrid or remote work environment & excellent benefits including heath, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, & long-term disability insurance; FSA & HSA plans; 401(k) Plan; generous vacation & sick time; 11 Paid Holidays; Floating Holiday, Paid Parental Leave, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition & professional certification reimbursement, Compensatory Time Off, casual dress, 37.5 hour workweek, Association Forum/ASAE membership, & veterinary pet insurance.
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, & organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity & consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.Visit eoe/m/f/d/v
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is the national not-for-profit organization representing over 110,000 veterinarians across private practice, corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Established in 1863, AVMA serves as the collective voice for the veterinary profession, advocating for its members and advancing veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health. The organization develops and implements policies and programs concerning veterinary research, specialty board certification, and clinical trials through entities like the Council on Research, American Board of Veterinary Specialties, and the AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry. AVMA's mission is to lead the profession through advocacy and scientific advancement in veterinary medicine.
