Veterinary Medical Officer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Carr (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center, seeks a Veterinary Medical Officer to oversee medical and scientific strategies for the captive breeding program and related activities to propagate the Black-footed Ferret.

You will coordinate veterinary services, including diagnostics, vaccinations, reproductive care, and emergency response, and support field personnel at reintroduction sites with health monitoring and data analysis.

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, develop and implement medical and scientific strategies addressing health and related issues in captive breeding programs for the Black-footed Ferret.
• Provide veterinary oversight for the Center's animals including diagnostics, treatment, vaccinations, surgery, and reproductive care.
• Serve as primary veterinary advisor to senior staff and partner organizations.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Veterinary Medical Officer U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: As a Veterinary Medical Officer, you will be responsible for the coordination, review, development and implementation of medical and scientific strategies addressing health and related issues associated with the captive breeding program and associated activities to ensure the propagation of the Black-footed Ferret (BFF).

Provides veterinary oversight for all animals at the Center including the breeding population of endangered black-footed ferrets. This includes diagnostics and treatment, vaccinations, surgery, emergency response, and reproductive care. Supports breeding efforts at the Center including reproductive assessments, cytology, gamete collection, and pre- and post-natal care for females and their offspring.

Collects and synthesizes data to direct and contribute to research on black-footed ferret health, disease, reproduction, and captive breeding. Assists field personnel at black-footed ferret reintroduction sites with monitoring the health of free-ranging ferrets through collection of biomedical information and vaccination. Serves as primary veterinary advisor to senior Service staff, partner organizations, and Black-footed ferret SAFE facilities.

Requirements & Education

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable.

A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $99800 - $129742/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.