Veterinarian Specialist - Adv

Introduction

Who We Are:

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin‘s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain.
What We‘re Seeking:
DATCP‘s Division Animal Health is recruiting for a
Veterinarian Specialist Advanced
to fill an employment opportunity in the Bureau of Animal Disease Control; as the veterinary program manager for the farm raised deer/chronic wasting disease program. The position plays a major role working with the cervid industry and other agencies to manage the state‘s farm raised deer and Chronic Wasting Disease Control Program.
Where We Are Located:
This position is assigned to work out of the Prairie Oaks State Office Building . DATCP is located in the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison‘s southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.
Telecommuting Option:
This position may have the ability to telecommute. An approved telecommuting agreement is required before an employee may telecommute. Approved telecommuting locations must be within Wisconsin.
This position offers the State of Wisconsin‘s excellent benefits package , which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!
By working for Wisconsin State Government, you may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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This posting may be used to fill future similar permanent, project, and/or LTE vacancies.
Position Summary
Do you have skills and experience working in veterinary herd health, communication skills working with clients, epidemiology skills that you want to put to use outside clinical practice? Interested in learning new skills in this challenging veterinary opportunity? Sound interesting? Then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Be part of something bigger and shape the future of animal health and disease control while helping communities thrive.

Step into a role that combines the science of veterinary medicine with the art of program management and outreach.
This position serves as the veterinary specialist and program manager specific to a program within the Division of Animal Health. The position works with industry and other state, tribal, national and international organizations in the development of, disease control methods, testing protocols, management practices, and educational materials. The position reviews laboratory results, works with the WI Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and takes appropriate steps to uphold the laws of the state and federal governments.

The position provides training, education and outreach services in the area of disease control to division staff, private veterinarians, livestock producers and the public. The supervisor provides administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions and functions. The employee has responsibility for independently planning, designing and carrying out program initiatives and managing their budgets within the confines of the resources available.

The position provides support for program veterinarians in epidemiology during disease outbreaks and investigations. Work may encompass a variety of species ranging from traditional livestock to exotic animals.
This role is primarily office-based (90%), with opportunities for fieldwork and hands-on veterinary care, requiring occasional travel.
Veterinarian Specialist - Advanced Position Description
Salary Information
The classification of this position is Veterinarian Specialist - Advanced which is in…