Are you a committed and experienced USDA-accredited State Board Licensed Veterinarian looking to become part of an energetic team? The Department of Agriculture, Regulations and Compliance Division has an essential position that might be just right for you. In the role of Veterinary Medical Field Officer, you will oversee the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs. If you have a passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to impact the agricultural community positively, we encourage you to apply and help us safeguard Pennsylvania’s animal agriculture.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs and enforce legislatively mandated laws and regulations within the Region 7 area to ensure effective animal disease surveillance and control. You will lead a team of Domestic Animal Health Inspectors by evaluating investigation reports, offering guidance on assignments, regulations, and policies, and delivering veterinary services related to the management of contagious or infectious diseases affecting domestic animals.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position is home headquartered in Region 7, which consists of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and Schuylkill Counties.
The Veterinary Medical Field Officer Position is a challenging and exciting position which comes with a negotiable salary up to $131,208. This position is eligible for a yearly incentive payment of $5,000, increasing further after five years of continuous service. In addition, selected candidates who are board certified, may also be eligible for payments of up to $10,000 annually, increasing further after five years of service.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.
Other Requirements:
This particular position requires possession of a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Please apply by clicking on the "Apply on Employer's Site" link or by visiting http://www.employment.pa.gov
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth while providing consumer protection through inspection services that impact the health and financial security of Pennsylvania's citizens. Our Mission: The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture exists to ensure a vibrant economy, a successful future for Pennsylvania agriculture, and to safeguard the public through: Targeted investments to grow opportunities and remove barriers; Protecting human, animal, environmental, and plant health through regulatory oversight; Promotion of and education about Pennsylvania’s agriculture products and sectors; Conserving farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of Pennsylvania. Our Vision: To be a trusted public service for an increasingly diverse and vibrant agriculture and all those we work to protect. To always be mindful of the innumerable ways society relies on or depends on agriculture and its products, and of agriculture's intersection with the most important issues of our time. To act intentionally to ensure agriculture is inclusive and equitable to all and to inspire future generations of leaders for the industry.
