Cheryl Lynne Haughton, DVM, DACLAM
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Animal Veterinarian with extensive experience at the University of Kentucky, excelling in clinical care and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership in training and developing teams, enhancing animal welfare practices, and ensuring adherence to IACUC protocols. Committed to advancing veterinary standards through collaboration and continuous education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian Senior
University of Kentucky Division of Animal Resources
10.2012 - Current
- Provide and direct clinical care for diverse animal species within DLAR.
- Communicate with other leadership and team members in the department to ensure department and university goals are met.
- Lead, coach, and develop DLAR staff members and researchers in performance of animal procedures and appropriate care and pain management practices.
- Provide investigator and staff consultation regarding IACUC protocol processes, including animal model development, surgery, anesthesia, pre /post operative care, and monitoring.
- Involvement with animal study support (surgical models; dosing; technical services; etc.).
- Supervision of DLAR study support and DLAR investigator training personnel.
- Maintain involvement with internal (IBC and IACUC) and external (professional organizations) memberships / committees.
- Pursue continuing education to maintain current information in the profession, as well as maintain current veterinary license, USDA certification, and specialty certification.
Senior Staff Veterinarian
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
11.2004 - 09.2012
- Oversight for North Campus Veterinary Operations.
- Supervision of North Campus Veterinary Technicians and Shipping Coordinator.
- Provided investigator training, consultation, and assistance with animal use and model development.
- Member of IACUC, providing: veterinary consultation on protocols; investigator laboratory inspections; post-approval protocol monitoring; and contribute to overall program reviews.
- Assist in AAALAC document preparation.
- Led AAALAC site visitors on North Campus animal facility and laboratory locations.
- Provided leadership during interim period of search for new Director.
- Provided oversight for rodent importation and exportation.
Education
Laboratory Animal Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia06-1998
DVM -
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan06-1989
Skills
- Clinical laboratory animal medicine
- Regulatory compliance (IACUC; IBC) / policy development
- Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration
- Training and Mentorship
Timeline
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian Senior
University of Kentucky Division of Animal Resources
10.2012 - Current
Senior Staff Veterinarian
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
11.2004 - 09.2012
Laboratory Animal Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
DVM -
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Michigan State University