Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer / Public Health Veterinarian

We are seeking highly qualified Veterinary Medical Officers (0701 Series) for positions requiring extensive academic preparation, professional experience, and adherence to specific physical standards.

• *Qualifications (GS-11 Level):**
• **Education:** Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited school.
• **Foreign Graduates:** If your degree is from a non-AVMA accredited foreign school, you must provide one of the following:

* Certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG). * A permanent, unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a U.S. State, including successful completion of the NAVLE or its predecessors. * Proof an AVMA-accredited school accepts your foreign transcript at full value for advanced degree/training programs.

• **English Proficiency (for foreign graduates):** Demonstrate proficiency through recognized examinations (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL with specified minimum scores) or by providing proof of native English language status and graduation from an English-taught high school curriculum.
• *Qualifications (GS-12 Level):**
• Must meet all GS-11 requirements, PLUS one of the following:

* **Experience:** Demonstrated mastery of clinical veterinary medicine, evidenced by professional practice, scientific presentations, publications, or participation in scientific groups. * **Advanced Education:** A Master's degree in a related specialization (e.g., animal science, food safety, epidemiology, pathology) or successful completion of two years in an internship, Residency, or fellowship program related to the position.

• *Physical Requirements:**

Candidates must be physically and mentally able to perform job functions, including:

• Full range of motion, working with arms above shoulder level.
• Ability to stand, walk on slippery/uneven floors, catwalks, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds frequently, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity of the upper body and normal sense of touch.
• Good near and distance vision (correctable to 20/40 in one eye), free of chronic eye disease, and ability to distinguish shades of color (limited color blindness permitted).
• Hearing loss will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.