Description

The Veterinarian Medical Officer, Senior serves as a state expert and program coordinator in a specialized area of veterinary medicine. Incumbent is responsible for the evaluation and improvement of programs and operational activities designed to prevent or eliminate threats to Idaho agriculture from emerging or newly introduced diseases of domestic or wildlife animals. This position is primarily in support of Idaho's production animals/livestock industries with an emphasis towards dairy and beef cattle.  

The position location is preferred to be in the Boise area but will consider other locations in Southern Idaho (Twin Falls/Burley) and Eastern (Idaho Falls), depending on the successful candidate.  Candidates must apply through State of Idaho job website: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/16027771-veterinary-medical-officer-senior

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits (state pension program); paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

Requirements

Current or temporary Idaho Veterinary License or have passed the National Board Exam and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT), or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and are eligible for a temporary Idaho Veterinary license. 
Considerable knowledge of diseases of domestic and other animals and diagnostic procedures. Experience detecting and diagnosing animal diseases
Experience developing disease control strategies.