Interested in Public Practice with the Federal Government

INTERESTED IN PUBLIC PRACTICE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?

The USDA, Food Safety & Inspection Service, is looking for Veterinarians Nationwide!

You can make a difference! The USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) needs bright, energetic and committed Veterinarians to carry out its mission to protect consumers by ensuring the meat, poultry and egg products are safe, wholesome and truthfully labeled.

USDA’s only public health regulatory Agency offers great opportunities for future based promotion, career enhancement, and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package.

Our in-plant veterinarians have an official position title of Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO), although they are commonly referred to by their working title of Public Health Veterinarian (PHV).

SALARY: Salaries vary depending on LOCATIONS: FSIS has approximately 1,100

grade level of the position. Veterinarians Veterinarian positions nationwide. Applicants

are hired at the highest qualifying grade can indicate up to 10 locations for which they

and salary level. Depending on the location wish to be considered.

of the position, you may be eligible for a

higher salary (locality pay). SPECIES/SHIFTS: FSIS Veterinarians work in a

variety of private and commercial animal slaughter

GS-11: $52,912/year* and processing plants (swine, cattle, poultry) and

GS-12: $63,417/year* a variety of shifts (days, evenings, nights).

*This is for 40 hours/week. If you work

more than 40 hours/week, you are paid overtime

Hiring Incentives up to 25% of the Annual Salary are Available in Some Locations!

GS-11 positions: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a veterinary college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education. No post DVM experience required.

GS-12 positions: One year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that demonstrates the ability to independently perform the veterinary medical duties required of the position. A Master’s degree, in addition to a DVM degree, is qualifying at this grade level.

BENEFITS: Our benefits package includes paid vacation and sick leave, health and life insurance, and a employer matching retirement fund.

Payment for Move to First Post of Duty is Available for all Veterinarian positions. U.S. Citizenship is required. Students can apply up to 9 months before the graduate.

APPLY NOW!!! Go to www.foodsafetyjobs.gov and click on Veterinary Medical Officer

Human Resources 1-800-370-3747

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