Position Announcement: Veterinary Medical Officer

October 4, 2023 — FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

This Direct-Hire position is in the Food and Drug Administration and is located in the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Research, in Laurel, Maryland. The mission of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is to protect human and animal health. The individual in this role collaborates with Principal Investigators, Staff Scientists, and Animal Care Staff to assist in technical and surgical procedures, as well as postoperative care for animals. They also offer veterinary medical guidance to researchers involved in animal research. This announcement opens on 10/4/2023 and closes 10/18/2023 or to first 100 applicants.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities at the GS-12 grade level:

• Provide clinical support for animals used in research activities and assist in technical procedures, surgical procedures, postoperative care, and the use of anesthetics and analgesics for animals.
• Provide guidance on surgical and postoperative measures.
• Engage in collaborative discussions with other scientist on the development and implementation of the techniques used by a clinical care veterinarian.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current topics, technological advances, and alternative methods in the field of veterinary science and regulatory veterinary science.

Responsibilities at the GS-13 grade level:

• Work with Principal Investigators, Staff Scientist, and Animal Care Staff in technical procedures, surgical procedures, postoperative care, and the use of anesthetics and analgesics for animals.
• Provide veterinary medical support and advice to researchers who are performing research with animals.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current topics, technological advances, and alternative methods in the field of veterinary science and regulatory veterinary science.
• Engage in collaborative discussion with other scientist on the development and implementation of the techniques used by a clinical care veterinarian.

Conditions Of Employment

• Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this advertisement unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must obtain a valid Maryland veterinary license within 1 year of the effective date of employment and maintain in good-standing throughout the duration of incumbency.

To Apply

For more information and to apply, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/job/751706000.