Veterinarian

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance option

Retirement benefits (SDRS)

11 paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Animal Industry Board in South Dakota is seeking a licensed veterinarian to enforce interstate and intrastate animal disease control laws and perform regulatory duties across the state. The role involves coordinating animal health programs and engaging in foreign animal disease investigations, with travel to various SD locations.

Applicants must hold SD veterinary licensure and USDA accreditation or be able to obtain within 30 days; a flexible schedule and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian in South Dakota.
• Knowledge of federal and state animal health laws.
• Knowledge of animal diseases and their control.
• Epidemiology and population medicine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Enforce animal disease control laws and regulations.
• Perform regulatory veterinary duties including disease control, livestock neglect, and auction market regulation.
• Coordinate programs involving animal health, emergency management, and avian health.
• Investigate foreign animal disease and other regulatory initiatives.
• Travel within Central or Eastern South Dakota as required.

Connaissances

Licensed veterinarian

Animal health

Regulatory knowledge

Epidemiology

Travel willingness

Formation

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Description du poste

Watertown, SD; Brookings, SD or Huron, SD | Agriculture and Natural Resources | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

102,936 - 109,680 US per year

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Location: Watertown, Sioux Falls, Brookings, or Huron, SD
Salary: $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.

Additional Requirements:

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

NCRC:If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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.