Veterinary Specialist

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: $95752 - $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.

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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.

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.

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:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

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