| Record #: 3141
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Veterinary Medical Officer |
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Practice Name: |
USDA-APHIS |
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Address:
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1920 Dayton Avenue |
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City:
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Ames |
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State:
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IA |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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50010 |
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Telephone:
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515-337-6880 |
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EMail:
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ncah.hr@usda.gov |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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***MUST be applied for in USAjobs***
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/662513500
Announcement number: DH-11551069-22-VS
As a Veterinary Medical Officer at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories you will be responsible for organizing, directing, managing and providing scientific leadership and guidance.
Duties
*The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
*The duties may include, but are not limited to:
*Conducts various tests and determines the identification of each isolated organism by analyzing data acquired from cellular and colonial morphology, biochemical tests, and molecular methods.
*Advises members of the APHIS Staff, Area Veterinarians-in-Charge, Regional Epidemiologists and other field personnel on program matters involving interpreting laboratory test results.
*Conducts developmental activities designed to improve the diagnostic capability of the laboratory section.
*Coordinates references, evaluates and interprets scientific and diagnostic reports, data and conclusions pertaining to animal disease eradication procedures.
*Collaborates, consults and provides information to researchers from Federal, state, university, and foreign laboratories.
*Plans, organizes and provides training to state, Federal and university personnel at USDA sponsored training courses.
*Attends local, regional, national and international meetings attended by others in the veterinary profession, representatives of livestock associations and industry to present scientific information.
*Provides technical direction to laboratory personnel, including microbiologists and biological laboratory technicians. |
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Training Required:
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA website has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. AVMA website: https://www.avma.org
FOR Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education see job announcement for requirements. |
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Experience Desired:
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Applicants must have one year of specialized experience that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal). Refer to job announcement for additional information. |
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Salary:
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$66,000 - $123,000/year
(First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.) |
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Benefits:
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Refer to mob announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/662513500) for details. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
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Dairy: |
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Swine: |
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Small Ruminants: |
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| Equine: |
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Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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All resources and equipment required for the position are provided. |
| Other Personnel : |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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Conferred Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree with application. |
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Date job was submitted: 6/30/2022
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