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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, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

DATCP currently has an opening for a (Veterinarian – Senior) position within the Division of Animal Health. 

This is a field-based position and routine statewide travel is required. The selected applicants can select a headquarters in one of the following counties:

  • Clark
  • Lincoln
  • Marathon
  • Portage
  • Wood

 

Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee’s assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.

 

When applying please select all counties in which you are willing to be headquartered.

 

Employee Benefits: 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. Please click the link for details. 

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This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This is a professional position acting as a specialist in animal health disease control and eradication programs. The incumbent is responsible for managing disease reporting, emergency permitting, and permitting outreach during disease outbreaks; completing epidemiologic investigations; writing investigation reports; developing and implementing biosecurity and herd clean-up plans in conjunction with the epidemiologist, State Veterinarian, and USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services representative; performing foreign animal disease investigations; providing assistance to law enforcement in the investigation of alleged humane or neglect cases; providing assistance to public health officials in investigation of zoonotic diseases; and participating in special projects. 

Veterinarian Senior Position Description

 

SALARY INFORMATION: 

The classification of this position is Veterinarian Senior, which is in schedule-range 15-03 with a starting pay of $45 per hour to $50.00 per hour based on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

 

JOB DETAILS: 

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses.  The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, unique to each Bureau. 

 

These OJT opportunities include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules.

 

Conditions of Employment:

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

 

Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, credentials to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.


Travel is required for approximately 80% of this position’s duties, some overnight travel—within the state of Wisconsin and occasional interstate or international travel may be required.

Ability to work outside of normal business hours for animal disease response.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA accredited college 
  • Experience applying veterinary medicine principles, concepts, scientific methodologies, and techniques 
  • Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, credentials to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin
  • Possession of (or eligibility for) credentials to practice veterinary medicine in Wisconsin and state/federal accreditation for Category II animals

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

  • Clinical field experience and regulatory veterinary medical experience
  • Experience making clinical diagnosis and treatment plans

 

HOW TO APPLY: 

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: #19091 to complete your application for this posting.

 

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. 

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website. 

To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don’t already have one) and apply online via the “Apply for Job” button listed on the top right of the job posting page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Review the applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications.

Submitted application materials will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified. 


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DEADLINE TO APPLY: 

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on November 17.