Position Announcement: Veterinarian

July 31, 2023 — North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Veterinary Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Veterinarian to work in the control and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases in livestock, poultry and swine or those communicable to man through an animal host. The position is responsible for program disease efforts in the territory primarily, and throughout the state in general, including knowledge of the cooperative agreements and implementation of state and federal disease programs, tracebacks and education and outreach efforts, as well as other duties as necessary.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

The work territory for this position includes the entire state, with focus on the counties of Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, and Union. These focus counties within the territory are subject to change based upon need.

**The successful candidate must live in, near, or be willing to relocate to Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, or Union Counties, North Carolina.**

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the control and eradication of livestock disease
• Knowledge of livestock market operations
• Must possess a valid driver's license

To Apply

Click on the link for the NC State online application process: Veterinarian 60012098.