Veterinary Medical Officer

1 day ago


Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States Food Safety and Inspection Service Full time
Job Summary

This position serves as the primary contact for all veterinary duties associated with food safety, animal welfare, foreign animal disease surveillance, ante-mortem and postmortem procedures and dispositions, and export certification.

Responsibilities
  • Interpret and analyze guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Implement guidelines, policies, and regulations to provide personnel support and ensure effective operations.
  • Conduct research and investigations to make informed judgments and recommendations.
  • Foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.
  • Communicate guidelines and processes to plant personnel to ensure understanding and compliance.
  • Draft recommendations, reports, and guidance documents to support decision-making.
  • Apply veterinary medical concepts, principles, and practices to ensure the highest level of animal welfare and food safety.
  • Perform routine onsite humane handling and good commercial practices to ensure compliance with regulations.
Requirements
  • Be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the job functions without hazard to themselves and others.
  • Have full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level.
  • Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climb stairs and ladders.
  • Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
  • Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands.
  • Have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye.
  • Have the ability to distinguish shades of color.
  • Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Education

In order to meet the basic educational requirements for the GS-0701, applicants must have completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree 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.

OR Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet the following requirements:

click here


  • Veterinary Technician

    3 weeks ago


    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists Full time

    Emergency Veterinary Technician Job DescriptionRoyal Vista Veterinary Specialists in Windsor, CO is seeking a skilled Certified Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team.Job SummaryWe are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role...


  • Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States College of Charleston Full time

    Chief Medical OfficerWelcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, where we are committed to building healthier communities and advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable. As a Chief Medical Officer, you will play a critical role in leading our medical staff and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic...

  • Chief Medical Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Full time

    OverviewThis is a 0.8 FTE administrative position with an option for 0.2 FTE clinical practice. As the Chief Medical Officer for St. Elizabeth Hospital, you will provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of physician services and medical staff administration.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and implement standards and policies to ensure...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job Title: Veterinary AssistantWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Colorado State University. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their families.About the Role:Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Trupanion Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Veterinary Sales Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with veterinary practices in the Fort Collins area.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sales strategies to drive business growth and revenueEstablish...

  • Veterinary Assistant

    16 hours ago


    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States VCA Animal Hospitals Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team at VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital. As a key member of our veterinary support team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our hospital.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist veterinarians with medical...

  • Veterinary Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Veterinary AssistantWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our furry friends and their owners.Key Responsibilities:Assist veterinarians with medical procedures, including...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Trupanion Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Veterinary Sales Associate. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with veterinary practices in the Fort Collins area.This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company that is...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician IIColorado State University is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician II to join our team in the Small Animal Internal Medicine department. As a key member of our team, you will provide exceptional patient care, perform diagnostic procedures, and assist with advanced endoscopic...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional care to our patients in the Intermediate Care unit.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician IColorado State University is seeking a highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technician I to join our team in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As a Registered Veterinary Technician I, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our hospital.Job...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Banfield Pet Hospital Full time

    Job SummaryBanfield Pet Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to participate in our Externship Program. As an extern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital setting, working alongside our experienced veterinarians and support staff.Key ResponsibilitiesShadow veterinarians and support staff...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job SummaryColorado State University is seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our team. As a key member of our veterinary medicine department, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and anesthesia services to animals in our care.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister anesthesia to animals for various procedures,...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Technician II to join our team at Colorado State University. As a Veterinary Technician II, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and assisting with veterinary procedures in our anesthesia service.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide anesthesia care for animals undergoing general elective...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional care to our patients in the Intermediate Care unit.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job Title: Veterinary Assistant IColorado State University is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our Equine Sports Medicine Unit at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As a key member of our team, you will assist in the care and rehabilitation of top-tier equine competitors, contributing to their peak performance and...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician I to join our team at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As a key member of our Intermediate Care unit, you will provide exceptional veterinary care and service to our patients, working closely with our veterinarians, students, and other...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician IIColorado State University is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician II to join our team in the Small Animal Internal Medicine department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and performing a variety of technical...

  • Veterinary Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Thrive Pet Healthcare Full time

    Empower Pet Care with Thrive Pet HealthcareWe're seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant/Customer Service Representative to join our Patient Care Team at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital. As a cross-trained role, you'll work in both departments, supporting veterinarians and providing exceptional care to pets and their families.Key...


  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Colorado State University Full time

    Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician IColorado State University is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician I to join our Equine Sports Medicine team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional veterinary care and support to our equine patients.Job Summary:The Registered Veterinary...