Director, Animal Health & Disease Control

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The South Dakota Animal Industry Board in Pierre is seeking a Director of Animal Health - Veterinarian to provide direction for a statewide program, interpreting state and federal regulations and coordinating cooperative disease control efforts.

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring veterinary licensure in South Dakota, Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS or ability to obtain within 30 days, and willingness to travel statewide.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and accredited to practice in SD.
• Ability to obtain USDA APHIS Category II accreditation within 30 days.
• Must have valid driver’s license for statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Administers and implements animal industry program services and administrative functions.
• Maintains accountability for cooperative agreements and activity management.
• Supervises subordinate staff to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Oversees foreign animal disease preparedness and response.
• Provides veterinarian and producer outreach and education.
• Administers interstate and intrastate animal movement requirements and compliance.

Skills

Veterinary licensure

Accreditation (USDA APHIS)

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

DVM / VMD

Job description

The South Dakota Animal Industry Board in Pierre is seeking a Director of Animal Health - Veterinarian to provide direction for a statewide program, interpreting state and federal regulations and coordinating cooperative disease control efforts.

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring veterinary licensure in South Dakota, Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS or ability to obtain within 30 days, and willingness to travel statewide.