Veterinarian III

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Field Veterinarian to join our team. As a Field Veterinarian, you will be responsible for administering animal health programs in the counties assigned, overseeing veterinary activities and disease control functions, and coordinating with Livestock Inspectors in disease program activities.

• Coordinate, administer, and provide input regarding Livestock Inspectors engaged in conducting testing and other animal health program activities as assigned by the Region Director.
• Design herd/flock plans that are specific and in accordance with policy.
• Contacts herd/flock owners within prescribed timeframes.
• Determines the extent of index herd/flock and/or adjacent herd or flock testing that is indicated.
• Assigns appropriate herd/flock follow-up tasks to supporting Inspectors.
• Completes herd/flock management documents and works with owners to gain agreement on plans.
• Continuously re-evaluates affected herds/flocks to assure that proper disease management practices are employed.
• Provides procedural assistance and training to Livestock Inspectors for collecting and submitting test samples for all program diseases and pests.
• Performs emergency management response and other emergency management-related activities on behalf of the agency.
• Completes epidemiological investigations within prescribed timeframes working closely with assigned Regional Epidemiologist.
• Checks information for accuracy and completeness, including epi reports, test charts, lab reports, etc. Interprets test results.
• Performs Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) response activities.
• Delivers group presentations on the agency's animal health programs and maintains a positive presence in the local animal agriculture community.
• Acts as the public liaison with industry groups.
• Submits routine reports in compliance with policy; completes special reports as directed.
• Performs special project assignments.
• May supervise field personnel and their work as mission dictates.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• License to practice veterinary medicine in Texas (or ability to qualify for license within 1-3 months)
• USDA Veterinary Accreditation, Level II in Texas (or ability to qualify for accreditation within 1-3 months)
• Must become certified as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) within the first year of employment (provided the required class is available within that year)