Shere Named Acting USDA CVO

February 10, 2016 — 

Dr. Jack Shere has been named acting USDA Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services. Acting in these roles, Dr. Shere will lead the program’s many employees in protecting and improving the health, quality, and marketability of U.S. agricultural animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics. He will also oversee VS’ national and international reference laboratory network. [Source: USDA, 2/8/16]

Dr. Shere is replacing Dr. John Clifford, who is now the Chief Trade Advisor for VS’ National Import Export Services, after 12 years as VS’ Deputy Administrator.

Dr. Shere joined VS in 1990 as a field veterinary medical officer in Nebraska and Wisconsin and has held many leadership positions since then, including Associate Western Regional Director from 2002 to 2005 and Eastern Regional Director from 2005 to 2013. More recently, Dr. Shere served as VS’ Associate Deputy Administrator since 2013.