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Are you a large animal veterinarian who is passionate about ensuring the health and welfare of farm animals?  Do you want to get away from the pressures of running a practice?  If so, the PA Department of Agriculture has an opportunity for you as a Veterinary Medical Field Officer at The Meadows Racetrack in Washington County!

Employees in this position provide professional veterinary expertise in thoroughbred and/or standardbred racetrack regulatory medicine, supervise pre- and post-race activities, and administer programs to provide animal disease surveillance and control. 

As a Veterinary Medical Field Officer working for the Department of Agriculture you will enjoy…

• eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness,
• healthy work-life balance plus employee wellness programs,
• comprehensive benefit package including health insurance, sick leave, vacation time, life insurance, excellent retirement plans, and much more…

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, follow the link below for details and to apply!

This position provides professional veterinary expertise in thoroughbred and/or standardbred racetrack regulatory medicine and supervises the Bleeder Medication Program and test barn activities. This position also administers Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs and legislatively mandated laws and regulations in the assigned PDA region to provide animal disease surveillance and control.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 

• One year of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.
  

Necessary Special Requirement:  Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.