Veterinarian Supervisor

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina – Agriculture & Consumer Services seeks a Veterinarian Supervisor to serve as the resident director of the Northwestern Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Elkin. You will plan, coordinate, and direct resources, programs, and diagnostic services for the facility, with direct supervision of a team including a veterinary diagnostician and medical technologists.

Licensed or eligible for NC veterinary licensure is required, along with at least three years of

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina.
• Three years of experience in the practice of veterinary medicine.
• Ability to read and apply federal and state regulations pertaining to livestock and poultry.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of personnel (veterinary diagnostician, medical technologists/technicians, processing and laboratory staff).
• Plan, coordinate, and direct resources and diagnostic services at the Northwestern Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
• Perform post-mortem examinations on various animal species and procure tissues for testing.
• Write laboratory reports and communicate results in writing.

Skills

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Regulations knowledge (NC livestock/pf

Leadership / supervision

Communication skills

Education

State veterinary license or eligibility

Three years veterinary practice experience

Job description

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleVeterinarian Supervisor (NS)Position Number60012185GradeMH21About UsThe 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 WorkPlease 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 PreferencesRecruitment Range: $89,072 - $130,000Knowledge 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.Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.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 ExperienceSome 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 StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Alyssa Bartholomew HollickRecruiter Email: [e-mail]