Full Time Veterinarian Position

Veterinarian

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. About the Board of Animal Health:

Creating a healthy, disease-free environment for Indiana's 31 million animals is no small feat. BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention.

This position is a District Veterinarian role with primary responsibilities in seven counties in the state: BOAH requests that District Veterinarians live in the district they serve.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $80,600.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Animal Health Oversight

Ensure that private veterinarians are properly testing, inspecting, and vaccinating animals.

Perform a variety of inspections and tests on animals to ensure that the livestock meet state and federal animal health standards.

Order the rejection of sale of diseased animals or animal products.

Assist other veterinarians in diagnosing and treating problem cases.

Issue quarantines for animals and ensure compliance with state livestock quarantine requirements.

Collect samples from livestock and prepare specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.

Make epidemiological studies to trace diseased animals back to the farm of origin.

Inspect laboratories and markets for conformity with Indiana Board of Animal Health laws and regulations.

Create and maintain a variety of records and reports on all phases of veterinarian activities.

Work with law enforcement agencies to evaluate the care of animals and provide expert advice and testimony on the condition of animals and circumstances surrounding animals.

Work with animal owners to improve the care of animals to conform to minimum legal standards.

Field Operations

Travel from home office on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and document activities and findings.

Report to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events.

Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine and the ability to identify animal diseases and symptoms.

Specialized knowledge of animal pathology and ability to perform procedures on animals in the diagnosis of livestock diseases.

Extensive knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and regulations and the principles and practices governing the control and eradication of communicable and infectious diseases in livestock.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary college.

Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Indiana, and accredited by the US Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS).

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.