Veterinary Public Health Officer – Telework Eligible

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking a Veterinary Medical Officer to support the National Veterinary Services Laboratories and NBAF. The role involves scientific and technical support for disease diagnosis, prevention, control, and eradication in coordination with APHIS, VS, and D&B teams.

Applicants must hold a DVM (AVMA-accredited) or equivalent degree, and foreign graduates must meet recognized certification or licensing requirements and English language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from AVMA-accredited school.
• Evidence of English language proficiency if educated outside the U.S.
• Foreign-trained graduates must meet ECFVG/NAVLE/NBEC or equivalent requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support to APHIS, VS, and D&B program units.
• Collaborate with NVSL and NBAF on disease diagnosis, prevention, control, and eradication efforts.
• Assist in regulations enforcement and surveillance activities as applicable.

Skills

DVM degree

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking a Veterinary Medical Officer to support the National Veterinary Services Laboratories and NBAF. The role involves scientific and technical support for disease diagnosis, prevention, control, and eradication in coordination with APHIS, VS, and D&B teams.

Applicants must hold a DVM (AVMA-accredited) or equivalent degree, and foreign graduates must meet recognized certification or licensing requirements and English language proficiency.