Veterinarian

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Sur place; USD 103 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance option

Retirement benefits

11 paid holidays

Résumé du poste

South Dakota State Government, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Animal Industry Board, seeks a licensed veterinarian to enforce animal health laws and coordinate disease control programs across SD. Travel statewide is required, with potential overnight stays, and responsibilities include regulatory duties, disease investigations, and emergency management support.

The incumbent must hold SD veterinary licensure, a valid driver's license, and Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS or obtain

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for statewide travel.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in South Dakota.
• Able to obtain Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS within 30 days.

Responsabilités

• Enforce animal disease control laws and regulations; coordinate programs on animal health and disease control.
• Perform regulatory veterinary duties including disease investigations and livestock regulatory oversight.
• Administer programs involving animal health, emergency management, and other initiatives as directed by the state veterinarian.

Connaissances

Epidemiology

Population medicine

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

DVM degree

SD veterinary license

USDA APHIS Category II accreditation

Description du poste

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 38398

Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Location: Watertown, Sioux Falls, Brookings, or Huron, SDSalary: $102,936.00 - $109,680.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: M- D

Closing Date: 11/25/2026

This is a Full-Time position with the Agriculture & Natural Resources, Animal Industry Board. For more information on the Agriculture & Natural Resources and the Animal Industry Board, please visit https://aib.sd.gov/ .

The Animal Industry Board Veterinarians enforce interstate and intrastate animal disease control laws and regulations; perform regulatory veterinary duties including animal disease control, livestock neglect, livestock auction market regulation, captive non-domestic permitting, foreign animal disease investigations and other animal industry regulatory duties. The incumbent may administer and coordinate programs involving animal health, emergency management, avian health programs, animal identification, specific animal disease control and other initiatives enacted by the Board as directed by the state veterinarian.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license for statewide travel
• A license to practice veterinary medicine in South Dakota
• Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS or ability to become licensed and accredited within 30 days.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A background in livestock industry, auction markets, animal disease control and foreign animal disease would be beneficial. Must be flexible in scheduling work. Daily travel will be required and some overnight stays. Incumbent will be required to locate as assigned in Central or Eastern South Dakota.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills, and conduct expected of a veterinarian licensed and accredited in South Dakota;
• Understanding of federal and state laws governing animal health, public health, food safety, and the practice of veterinary medicine;
• Knowledge of animal diseases, their causes and control;
• Knowledge of animal disease vectors and their control;
• Skills in epidemiology and population medicine;
• Principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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