Ida Washington

Ida Washington is an experienced laboratory animal veterinarian currently serving as the University Veterinarian and Director of the Office of Animal Care Management at the University of Vermont since March 2020. Previous roles include Director and Attending Veterinarian at West Virginia University, and Attending Veterinarian positions at Carnegie Mellon University, Magee-Womens Research Institute, and SoBran BioScience. Washington also practiced as a Veterinarian at Value Pet Clinics and as a Consultant Veterinarian independently. With a PhD in Cell Biology from UNC Chapel Hill and a DVM in Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, Washington has a robust background in diverse animal models, surgery, resident training, and IACUC service, along with a strong adherence to AAALAC standards.