Veterinarian Supervisor

Veterinarian Supervisor page is loaded## Veterinarian Supervisorlocations: Wake County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 5, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-113902**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Veterinarian Supervisor (NS)**Position Number**60012091**Grade**MH21The 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 2,000 employees.**Description of Work**This is an anticipated vacancy as of May 18, 2026. All veterinary services fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Division. It has a very specific mission that focuses on providing animal disease programs designed to control, diagnose, and eradicate diseases in livestock and poultry. Most of these animal disease control programs are cooperative efforts with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, and animal industry groups. The Veterinary Division is currently comprised of three sections: (1) Animal Health Programs (AHP) - Poultry - Livestock (2) Diagnostic Laboratories (3) Animal Welfare Programs The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Director of Animal Health Programs/Livestock. This position is managed and supervised by the State Veterinarian. Animal Health Programs/Livestock is responsible for administering and enforcing the following North Carolina General Statutes and rules promulgated thereunder, which are designed to aid in the diagnosis, control, and eradication of disease in livestock and poultry within North Carolina state boundaries. Interpretation of these regulations and rules, with legal assistance, is one of the primary responsibilities of this position. As Director, this position exercises managerial and administrative control over all Animal Health Programs/Livestock activities. Through the review of employee performance and procedures and performance standards, the Director maintains and ensures consistency with Animal Health Programs/Livestock’s mission and North Carolina’s rules and regulations. The Director initiates, develops, recommends, and implements policies to carry out the program responsibilities as set forth in North Carolina General Statutes and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, entitled Animals and Animal Products. The welfare of the citizens of North Carolina, the livestock industry, and Animal Health Programs/Livestock personnel must be considered at all times in order that Animal Health Programs/Livestock’s mission will be accomplished in an efficient, safe, effective, and economical manner. The Director plans and implements realistic and effective methods of animal disease prevention, control, and eradication programs within the guidelines of applicable state and federal regulations. Priorities must be established to analyze and determine the best possible method to utilize all resources available to manage emergency or critical situations. This includes, but is not limited to, selection, training, and physical location of employees. The Director directly supervises four (4) field Veterinary Medical Officers and one (1) Administrative Specialist II. There are eleven (11) Animal Health Technician I positions and five (5) Administrative Specialist I positions that are indirectly supervised by the Director of Animal Health/Livestock.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $89,072 - $145,000*** Graduate of a veterinary college with four years of experience in regulatory and/or clinical veterinary medicine; strong expertise in pathology, bacteriology, immunology, epidemiology, parasitology, and therapy.* In-depth knowledge of livestock management and marketing, with experience leading disease control, eradication, and animal health programs.* Proficient in interpreting North Carolina and federal livestock and poultry regulations, with the ability to communicate disease status and control efforts at local and national levels.* Skilled in coordinating animal health initiatives with diagnostic labs and state and federal agencies.* Effective at building and maintaining partnerships with government officials, producers, industry groups, animal welfare organizations, media, and the public..Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's 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 veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \* **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 three years of experience in the practice of veterinary medicine.**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**Recruiter Email:** **View email address on click.appcast.io** #J-18808-Ljbffr Arts In Wilmington