Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job Summary The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), seeks a highly qualified Veterinary Medical Officer to provide veterinary services and consultative support for the BARC research animal program.  Job Title: Veterinary Medical Officer Location: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, MD   Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Degree (VMD) from an AVMA-accredited institution or equivalent certification. Current Maryland state veterinary license. APHIS accreditation in the state of Maryland within 180 days of contract start and maintenance of accreditation. Valid DEA license for the administration of controlled substances. Preferably Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM) certified. Key Responsibilities Provide routine and emergency veterinary services for a variety of agricultural and traditional laboratory animal species, including cattle, small ruminants, swine, poultry, and rodents. Conduct scheduled on-site rounds five days a week to assess animal health and provide necessary care or treatment. Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, prognostic assessments, and surgical procedures (both routine and emergency) with specified success rates. Maintain complete and accurate health records for all animals, documenting examination findings, treatments administered, and prognostic assessments.

Created: 2024-10-19