Assistant State Veterinarian

Poultry Science Association; Utah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant State Veterinarian to join their dedicated team in Utah. This role focuses on animal health, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing vital support to the agricultural community. The position offers a dynamic work environment committed to improving the agricultural sector while serving the public. If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the necessary veterinary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. Join a team that values expertise and collaboration, where your contributions will help shape the future of animal health in Utah.

Qualifications

• Experience in large animal veterinary medicine is essential.
• Must hold a current Utah veterinary license and USDA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates veterinary programs for animal health.
• Coordinates with agencies and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Provides expertise and education to producers and veterinarians.

Skills

Large animal veterinary medicine

Disease control and eradication programs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

USDA accreditation

Job description

Job Title: Assistant State Veterinarian

Location: Taylorsville, Utah

Job Description:

The Animal Industry Division of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has six main programs:

1. Animal Health – Focuses on prevention and control of animal diseases, with special attention to diseases that can be transmitted to humans.
2. Meat and Poultry Inspection – Assures wholesome products for consumers.
3. Livestock Inspection (brand registration and inspection) – Offers protection to the livestock industry through law enforcement.
4. Fish Health – Protects fish health in the state and addresses concerns of fish food production and processing.
5. Elk Farming and Elk Hunting Parks – Regulates the domestic elk industry with an emphasis on protecting Utah's wild elk population.
6. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories – Focuses on disease diagnosis and surveillance.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

We are committed to helping and improving the agricultural industry. We have a fun work environment and spend our days serving the public of Utah.

The Agency:

If you would like to read more about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food, please click here.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, directs, and/or evaluates programs.
• Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or program and other agencies, programs, organizations, suppliers, etc.
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Acts as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility.
• Responds to reportable animal diseases and zoonotic diseases.
• Provides expertise, outreach, and education to producers, veterinarians, and other stakeholders.
• Supervises program staff.
• Helps increase animal traceability.
• Inspects slaughter plants and performs dispositions on animals.
• Serves as the state veterinarian in absentia.
• Speaks before a group of people.
• Works with all animal species humanely.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in large animal veterinary medicine.
• A current Utah veterinary license and USDA Category II accreditation.
• Experience in inspection of animals.
• Knowledge of various disease control and eradication programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Must be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
• Must be United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified.
• Ability to work in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., working at great heights, extreme outdoor weather conditions, potential physical attack.
• Requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.
• A valid driver license is required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).