What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Medical Field Officer 2 positions position at Commonwealth of PA?
Are you a USDA accredited State Board Licensed Veterinarian with one year of practice? The Department of Agriculture is eager to fill the Veterinary Medical Field Officer for Meadows Racetrack in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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This position provides professional veterinary expertise in thoroughbred and/or standardbred racetrack regulatory medicine and supervises the Breeder Medication Program and test barn activities. This position also administers Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs and legislatively mandated laws and regulations in the assigned PDA region to provide animal disease surveillance and control.
Additional information can be found in the position description.
Work Hours and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.- Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 30-minute lunch
- These positions will be home headquartered if within Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties
- Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.- Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.
- PA residency currently waived for this title.
- Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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