Veterinary SpecialistPathologist

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Veterinary Specialist (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH22

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

The NCVDLS is an AAVLD-accredited participant in the National Animal Health Laboratory Network with BSL3 capability. The primary mission is to provide veterinarians the animal industry and the citizens of North Carolina with accurate and timely laboratory support services in order to diagnose conduct surveillance and assist in responding to and preventing animal disease. Both protection of public health and the food supply are important components of this mission.

Professional service activities involve 100% diagnostic pathology that includes necropsy histopathology case coordination and client consultation of a diverse caseload

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $92184-$150000

• Extensive knowledge of veterinary pathology.
• Individual must be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina.
• Candidate must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and have completed a pathology residency program.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Lab Pathology Role Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary pathology and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or board eligible and two years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience. Zoo Pathology Role Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and must be certified by the American College Zoological Medicine (ACZM) or be able to obtain certification within 24 months of hire to be able to teach residents in the Zoos residency program. Eligibility to obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certification by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in order to purchase veterinarian drugs within 6 months of hire. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) category II accreditation within 3 months of hire. Bacteriology Role Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary bacteriology and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience. Virology Role Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary virology and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Toni Lynn Tooley

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