Veterinary Medical Officer: Animal Welfare Compliance

AAVMC; Indiana; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Animal Welfare Operations is seeking Veterinary Medical Officers to enforce the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act across designated areas. These federal positions support pre-licensing, inspections, and program improvements while ensuring humane treatment of animals in research and at events.

GS-11/12 level qualifications require a DVM, with options for advanced training or residency. Applicants must meet extensive eligibility and enhance regulatory enforcement efforts nationwide.

Qualifications

• Professional experience identifying, enforcing and documenting compliance with veterinary regulations.
• Liaison with stakeholders, industry and the public.
• Ability to interpret veterinary medicine information in written and oral form for customers.

Responsabilités

• Conduct pre-licensing, routine, follow-up and special investigations inspections.
• Assess animal treatment and facility compliance with the AWA.
• Evaluate qualifications of research facility personnel responsible for animal care.
• Ensure prevention of unnecessary pain or distress in research animals using anesthetics, analgesics, or euthanasia.
• Review facility structures and living conditions and advise officials.

Connaissances

Regulatory enforcement

Public liaison

Written and oral communication

Investigations

Formation

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Master's degree in related field

Residency/Post-graduate training

Description du poste

Animal Welfare Operations is seeking Veterinary Medical Officers to enforce the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act across designated areas. These federal positions support pre-licensing, inspections, and program improvements while ensuring humane treatment of animals in research and at events.

GS-11/12 level qualifications require a DVM, with options for advanced training or residency. Applicants must meet extensive eligibility and enhance regulatory enforcement efforts nationwide.