Veterinarian 2 or 3
🔍 Georgia - Morgan
DESCRIPTION OF
DUTIES: Applicant must reside in
District 3 or North District 5 or be willing to relocate.
Under supervision of the GMIS
Veterinary Supervisor, provides Veterinarian Services to the Meat Inspection
Program for specific assigned Districts according to USDA and State rules and
regulations, policies, directives, notices, and memoranda. Ensures only wholesome meat from humanely
slaughtered, healthy food animals, safe from harmful chemicals and drug
residues enter the human food chain.
Performs final dispositions on all
animals with abnormalities. Collects
pathology samples according to established policies, as deemed necessary. Personally conducts humane handling
verifications while observing the slaughter process.
Conducts quality assurance and training
of meat inspection personnel in the proper performance of humane handling
verifications, ante-mortem inspections, postmortem inspections, and sanitation
verifications during the slaughter of meat animals. Reports quality assurance observations to
Meat Inspection Supervisors and the GMIS Veterinary Supervisor.
Provides professional oversight of
the sampling and testing program of carcasses and finished products for
microbiological and chemical hazards. Coordinates
with Meat Compliance Officers regarding the distribution of meat products in
commerce by Georgia meat processors, haulers, retail stores, food warehouses,
restaurants, schools, etc. Completes
administrative duties in a timely manner, as assigned. This position requires daily travel. May provide relief services in other
Districts in the absence of that District’s assigned Veterinarian. May perform other duties as assigned. The candidate for this position may be
eligible to apply for certain Veterinary Loan Repayment programs.
*Note: District 3 currently
encompasses the following counties: Stephens, Banks, Franklin, Hart, Jackson,
Madison, Elbert, Barrow, Clarke, Oglethorpe, Wilkes, Lincoln, Walton, Oconee,
Morgan, Greene, Taliaferro, McDuffie, Columbia, Putnam, Hancock, Warren,
Glascock, Jefferson, Richmond, Baldwin, Washington, Wilkinson, Johnson,
Emanuel, Twiggs, Bleckley, Laurens, Treutlen, Dodge
North District 5 currently consists
of the following counties: Burke, Jenkins, Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Effingham,
Wheeler, Montgomery, Toombs, Tattnall, Evans, Jeff Davis, Appling
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Veterinarian 2 - Doctorate degree in veterinary medicine
or equivalent from an accredited college or university and licensed by the
Georgia Board of Veterinary Medicine and two years of experience at the lower
level Veterinarian 1 (HCP170) or position equivalent; OR certified by the
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) from the
American Veterinary Medical Association and licensed by the Georgia State Board
of Veterinary Medicine and two years of experience at the lower level
Veterinarian 1 (HCP170) or position equivalent.
Veterinarian 3 - Doctorate degree in veterinary
medicine or equivalent from an accredited college or university and licensed by
the Georgia Board of Veterinary Medicine and three years of experience at the
lower level Veterinarian 2 (HCP171) or position equivalent; OR certified by the
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) from the
American Veterinary Medical Association and licensed by the Georgia State Board
of Veterinary Medicine and three years of experience at the lower level Veterinarian
2 (HCP171) or position equivalent.
NOTE: Documents that support the satisfactory completion of minimum qualifications for this position must be provided after selection. This includes official college transcripts, ECFVG certification, Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine license, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Considerable knowledge of the USDA, FSIS Meat Inspection Program;
- Comprehensive skills in the detection and identification of diseases/conditions during ante-mortem and postmortem inspection;
- Extensive experience with public administration, and proficiency in oral and written communications; and
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected candidate must
successfully complete USDA Inspection Methods; USDA Public Health Veterinary
(PHV) training; and USDA Enforcement, Investigative, Analysis Officer (EIAO)
training at the first available opportunity after being hired. Candidate must maintain a current license
with the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine to continue employment in
this position.
NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts
background checks on all final candidates.
