Veterinary Disease Control Field Officer

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division in Hawaii seeks a licensed veterinarian to oversee field work in disease detection, control, and eradication efforts. The role includes coordinating regulatory activities, responding to disease outbreaks, and enforcing movement restrictions.

Applicants must have a State of Hawaii veterinary license (or temporary permit with eventual permanent licensure), two years of professional veterinary experience, and be willing to travel

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work in the United States.
• State of Hawaii Veterinarian License required (or temporary permit with permanent license within six months).
• Two years of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience.
• Substitutions: Master’s degree for one year of experience; PhD for two years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and more with assistance or equipment.
• Must pass annual Medical Evaluation to use respirator; wear safety shoes and PPE as necessary.
• Occasional inter-island and out-of-state travel; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct veterinary field work for disease control and eradication programs.
• Respond to calls from veterinarians and producers for disease outbreak investigations.
• Enforce regulations on interstate and inter-island animal movement.
• Implement emergency disease control plans and other program activities.
• Travel between islands and possibly out of state; overtime may be required.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

State of Hawaii Veterinarian License

Temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in Hawaii

Master's degree in veterinary field

Ph.D. in veterinary field

Job description

The Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division in Hawaii seeks a licensed veterinarian to oversee field work in disease detection, control, and eradication efforts. The role includes coordinating regulatory activities, responding to disease outbreaks, and enforcing movement restrictions.

Applicants must have a State of Hawaii veterinary license (or temporary permit with eventual permanent licensure), two years of professional veterinary experience, and be willing to travel