Veterinarian Supervisor

State of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina invites applications for Veterinarian Supervisor (NS) at the Northwestern Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Elkin). The role oversees diagnostic services, directs staff, and ensures high-quality post-mortem examinations, tissue procurement, and lab reporting.

The incumbent will manage resources, supervise personnel, and ensure compliance with federal and state livestock regulations, while maintaining effective written and oral communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina.
• Three years of experience in the practice of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff (veterinary diagnostician, medical technologists/technicians, processing assistant, laboratory assistant).
• Plan, coordinate and direct resources, programs, and diagnostic services of the Northwestern Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.

Skills

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Regulatory compliance reading

Personnel management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Licensed veterinarian in NC

3+ years veterinary practice experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Veterinarian Supervisor (NS)

Position Number

60012185

Grade

MH21

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This position serves as the resident director of the Northwestern Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (located in Elkin) within the NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory system, with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and directing resources, programs, and diagnostic services of the facility. Direct supervision is provided to one veterinary diagnostician, three medical technologists/technicians, one processing assistant, and one laboratory assistant. Additional responsibilities include performing post-mortem examinations on a variety of animal species, procuring tissues for ancillary diagnostic testing, interpreting test results, and writing laboratory reports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of veterinary medicine.
• Knowledge of North Carolina regulations pertaining to livestock and poultry.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply various Federal and State regulations pertaining to livestock and poultry.
• Ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Recruitment Range: $89,072 - $130,000

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and three years of experience in the practice of veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.