Veterinarian Senior

State of Wisconsin; Illinois; On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in Wisconsin is seeking a Veterinarian Senior to lead disease control and eradication programs across the state. This role focuses on disease reporting, emergency permitting, epidemiologic investigations, and biosecurity planning in collaboration with state and federal partners.

The position involves extensive travel (approximately 80%), field-based work, and coordination with federal agencies and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• DVM from AVMA-accredited college required.
• Experience applying veterinary medicine principles, concepts, scientific methodologies, and techniques.
• Credentials to practice veterinary medicine in Wisconsin and state/federal accreditation for Category II animals.

Responsibilities

• Manage disease reporting, emergency permitting, and permitting outreach during disease outbreaks; completing epidemiologic investigations; writing investigation reports.
• Develop and implement biosecurity and herd clean-up plans in conjunction with epidemiologist, State Veterinarian, and USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services representative.
• Perform foreign animal disease investigations and assist law enforcement in humane/neglect case investigations; assist public health officials in zoonotic disease investigations.
• Participate in special projects and provide support for disease response and incident command systems.

Skills

Vet medicine principles

Education

DVM degree (AVMA accredited)

Wisconsin veterinary licensure eligibility / Category II accreditation

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

DATCP currently has an opening for a Veterinarian – Senior position within the Division of Animal Health.

Required This is a field-based position and routine statewide travel is required. The selected applicants can select a headquarters in one of the following counties: Brown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, or Winnebago. Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee’s assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.

When applying please select all counties in which you are willing to be headquartered.

Employee Benefits: This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!

By working for Wisconsin State Government, you may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

Position Summary

This is a professional position acting as a specialist in animal health disease control and eradication programs. The incumbent is responsible for managing disease reporting, emergency permitting, and permitting outreach during disease outbreaks; completing epidemiologic investigations; writing investigation reports; developing and implementing biosecurity and herd clean-up plans in conjunction with the epidemiologist, State Veterinarian, and USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services representative; performing foreign animal disease investigations; providing assistance to law enforcement in the investigation of alleged humane or neglect cases; providing assistance to public health officials in investigation of zoonotic diseases; and participating in special projects.

Veterinarian Senior Position Description

Salary Information

The classification of this position is Veterinarian Senior, which is in schedule-range 15-03 with a starting pay up to $106,080 annually based on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Job Details

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, unique to each Bureau.

These OJT opportunities include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules. The bureau provides the following opportunities: Diagnostic training/control plan for foreign animal diseases, training in comparative cervical TB testing, CWD sampling, biosecurity and training in emergency disease response and incident command system.

Conditions Of Employment

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, credentials to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.

Travel is required for approximately 80% of this position’s duties, some overnight travel—within the state of Wisconsin and occasional interstate or international travel may be required.

Ability to work outside of normal business hours for animal disease response.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA accredited college
• Experience applying veterinary medicine principles, concepts, scientific methodologies, and techniques
• Possession of (or eligibility for) credentials to practice veterinary medicine in Wisconsin and state/federal accreditation for Category II animals

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Clinical field experience and regulatory veterinary medical experience related to food animals
• Experience making clinical diagnosis and treatment plans

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on September 21.