[Hiring] Veterinarian 2/Veterinary Medical Officer @Georgia Department of Revenue

Role Description

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is seeking highly motivated and service-oriented veterinarians to join the Animal Health Division as Veterinary Medical Officers (VMO). The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of veterinary medicine, emergency response, public health, and livestock production. Veterinary Medical Officers play a critical role in protecting Georgia’s animal agriculture industries through:

• Disease surveillance
• Regulatory medicine
• Emergency preparedness
• Producer outreach

The selected candidates will receive specialized training in:

• Foreign animal disease investigations
• Emergency response operations
• Regulatory veterinary medicine
• Animal disease traceability programs

This position is ideal for veterinarians who enjoy independent field work, problem solving, collaboration with producers and practitioners, and protecting animal health on a statewide level.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in veterinary medicine or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Licensed by or eligible for licensure by the Georgia Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Two years’ experience at the lower level Veterinarian 1 (HCP170) or position equivalent
• USDA Category II accreditation
• Valid driver’s license

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to perform physical field activities including prolonged driving, walking over uneven terrain, restraining animals, and working in agricultural environments
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions
• Ability to handle and work with livestock and animal species
• Must be capable of lifting and transporting equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned territories and statewide as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off (annual leave, sick leave, and holidays)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Support for work-life balance and flexible working conditions
• Home office-based
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; other loan repayment programs may apply

Training Opportunities

• USDA APHIS Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) Course
• USDA APHIS Program Disease Field Skills Course
• USDA APHIS Comparative Cervical Test (CCT) Training
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) Training
• Georgia Meat Inspection Section (GMIS)/USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)/Public Health Veterinarian Training
• Continuing education and advanced emergency response opportunities