Veterinarian Supervisor

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Veterinarian Supervisor to serve as Director of Animal Health Programs/Livestock. The role reports to the State Veterinarian and directs a team of Veterinary Medical Officers and administrators to oversee disease prevention, control, and eradication efforts across North Carolina.

The Director develops policies, interprets regulations, and coordinates with diagnostic labs and federal agencies to safeguard livestock and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a veterinary college with four years of regulatory/clinical veterinary medicine experience.
• Strong knowledge of pathology, bacteriology, immunology, epidemiology, parasitology, and therapy.
• Experience leading disease control, eradication, and animal health programs.
• Ability to interpret North Carolina and federal regulations and communicate disease status and control efforts at local and national levels.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government officials, producers, industry groups, animal welfare organizations, media, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of four field Veterinary Medical Officers and staff.
• Plan and implement realistic animal health prevention, control and eradication programs.
• Develop policies aligned with North Carolina statutes and CFR provisions.
• Coordinate with diagnostic laboratories, state and federal agencies.
• Ensure welfare of citizens, livestock industry, and staff in mission execution.

Skills

Regulatory veterinary medicine

Livestock management

Regulations interpretation

Lab collaboration

Public stakeholder relations

Education

DVM / veterinary degree

Licensure eligible

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Veterinarian Supervisor (NS)

Position Number

60012091

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 is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. ***

This is an Exempt Managerial position.

This is an anticipated vacancy as of June 18th, 2026.

All veterinary services fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Division. It has a very specific mission that focuses on providing animal disease programs designed to control, diagnose, and eradicate diseases in livestock and poultry. Most of these animal disease control programs are cooperative efforts with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, and animal industry groups.

The Veterinary Division is currently comprised of three sections:

• (1) Animal Health Programs (AHP)
• - Poultry
• - Livestock
• (2) Diagnostic Laboratories
• (3) Animal Welfare Programs

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Director of Animal Health Programs/Livestock. This position is managed and supervised by the State Veterinarian. Animal Health Programs/Livestock is responsible for administering and enforcing the following North Carolina General Statutes and rules promulgated thereunder, which are designed to aid in the diagnosis, control, and eradication of disease in livestock and poultry within North Carolina state boundaries. Interpretation of these regulations and rules, with legal assistance, is one of the primary responsibilities of this position.

As Director, this position exercises managerial and administrative control over all Animal Health Programs/Livestock activities. Through the review of employee performance and procedures and performance standards, the Director maintains and ensures consistency with Animal Health Programs/Livestock’s mission and North Carolina’s rules and regulations. The Director initiates, develops, recommends, and implements policies to carry out the program responsibilities as set forth in North Carolina General Statutes and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, entitled Animals and Animal Products. The welfare of the citizens of North Carolina, the livestock industry, and Animal Health Programs/Livestock personnel must be considered at all times in order that Animal Health Programs/Livestock’s mission will be accomplished in an efficient, safe, effective, and economical manner.

The Director plans and implements realistic and effective methods of animal disease prevention, control, and eradication programs within the guidelines of applicable state and federal regulations. Priorities must be established to analyze and determine the best possible method to utilize all resources available to manage emergency or critical situations. This includes, but is not limited to, selection, training, and physical location of employees.

The Director directly supervises four (4) field Veterinary Medical Officers and one (1) Administrative Specialist II. There are eleven (11) Animal Health Technician I positions and five (5) Administrative Specialist I positions that are indirectly supervised by the Director of Animal Health/Livestock.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $89,072 - $145,000

• Graduate of a veterinary college with four years of experience in regulatory and/or clinical veterinary medicine; strong expertise in pathology, bacteriology, immunology, epidemiology, parasitology, and therapy.
• In-depth knowledge of livestock management and marketing, with experience leading disease control, eradication, and animal health programs.
• Proficient in interpreting North Carolina and federal livestock and poultry regulations, with the ability to communicate disease status and control efforts at local and national levels.
• Skilled in coordinating animal health initiatives with diagnostic labs and state and federal agencies.
• Effective at building and maintaining partnerships with government officials, producers, industry groups, animal welfare organizations, media, and the public.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

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.