Veterinary Medical Officer

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. All applicants must meet the Basic Requirement outlined in the Education section below. Applications will be accepted from individuals who expect to complete all requirements for their DVM degree or dual DVM/master’s degree program by December 31, 2024 FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants who meet the basic requirements as outlined in the “Education” section qualify for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience applying professional knowledge of veterinary arts and sciences as they pertain to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), humane handling, husbandry, care, maintenance, transportation, housing, and showing of animals used for purposes of research, exhibition, or as pets. Experience serving as liaison between regulatory organization/agency/program and the general public at meetings of industry or other concerned public private groups and individuals to promote Animal Welfare. Experience planning, organizing, directing team activity, and negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. Experience developing detailed written reports in accordance with Animal Care Inspection or other prescribed guidelines. OR Successful completion of a Master’s degree in an area of specialization including, but not limited to: animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or other sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. OR RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: Successful completion of two years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting the completion of this program. TRANSCRIPTS are required. This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. this education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college or university. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
As a Veterinary Medical Officer, you will work for Animal Cares Animal Welfare Operations with geographic responsibility for the compliance and enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act. Applications will be accepted from individuals who expect to complete all requirements for their DVM degree or dual DVM/masters degree program by December 31, 2024