State Veterinarian Anticipated Vacancy

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

STATE VETERINARIAN

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY*-

*This position will be available starting Monday April 27 2026

Opening Date: February 02 2026

Closing Date: End of day February 20 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 00500-0922

Class Code: 9150

Grade: 31 (Confidential)

Salary: $74713.60 - $105809.60 Per Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time professional veterinary leadership position offering the opportunity to influence animal health and public health programs across the State of Maine. The position directs and oversees poultry livestock and as needed domestic animal disease control programs playing a key role in protecting animal welfare agricultural industries and human public health statewide.

The work involves leading and enforcing regulatory laws and implementing programs related to animal health animal welfare disease control and public health. This is a highly technical and specialized role that allows for a high level of professional independence with no technical supervision for standard veterinary activities. The position is well suited for an experienced veterinarian seeking meaningful responsibility decision-making authority and the ability to shape policy and program outcomes.

To support evolving program needs the employee may receive additional specialized trainingsuch as forensics meat inspection or incident commandas determined by the State Veterinarian. Some training opportunities may require extended out-of-state travel.

The position works collaboratively with other State Veterinarians under general administrative direction. This position can involve a hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work.

For questions specific to the position please contact Megan Patterson at:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A current license to practice veterinary medicine and one (1) year of professional veterinarian experience beyond such licensure.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: License to practice veterinary medicine in Maine as issued by the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine.

USDA Category II accreditation will be required.

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11857.68-$13950.24 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes18.91%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

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