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Aquaculture/Poultry Program Coordinator Veterinary Specialist

This position plays a major role on a team committed to assuring a healthy animal population and thus a safe and wholesome food supply for consumers of Wisconsin’s animal products. This position serves as the epidemiologist veterinary specialist and program manager for the Division’s aquaculture and poultry programs. 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. This position reviews laboratory results, works, closely 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 assignments may include some travel and hands on veterinary medical work. Work may encompass a variety of species ranging from traditional livestock to exotic animals.

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA accredited college or university or equivalent.
  • Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, credentials to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Experience in veterinary practice and/or working in a veterinary regulatory environment.

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have the following:
 
  • Post graduate degree (MS or Ph.D.) in at least one designated veterinary discipline (veterinary pathology, veterinary toxicology, epidemiology, etc.) OR possession of equivalent certificate of residency or board certification such as: diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, etc.
  • Experience in large animal veterinary practice and/or working in a large animal veterinary regulatory environment.