Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Assistant Veterinarian in Charge)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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VETERINARIAN 12 (FIELD) PERMANENT/INTERMITTENT
State of Michigan
Agriculture and Rural Development
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$41.86 - $60.80
per hour
Type
Closes
March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a field veterinarian working for Michigan's Department of Agriculture to inspect animals, investigate health issues, and enforce rules that protect both people and animals from diseases.
It involves handling complex cases across various animal types like farm animals, horses, and pets in specific counties.
A good fit would be a licensed vet with experience in regulatory inspections who enjoys fieldwork and wants to contribute to public health and agriculture.
Key Requirements
- Doctorate degree in veterinary medicine
- One year of professional experience in veterinary services, including animal inspections for disease detection and eradication
- One year of experience equivalent to a Veterinarian P11 level
- Reside in or within 10 miles of Gratiot, Genesee, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer, or St. Clair counties, or willing to relocate within 12 months
- Ability to perform complex field inspections, investigations, and training
- Commitment to a minimum one-year employment for sign-on bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
The Animal Industry Division (AID) of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is committed to protect, regulate, and promote animal health. In doing so Public Health, Animal Health and Well-Being, and Animal Industries are safeguarded through collaborative efforts and implementation of effective programs. The purpose of this position is to protect human and animal health, to promote and protect Michigan animal industries, and to assure the public of quality, healthy animals, including food animals, equine, cervidae, exotic animals, and companion animals. This position functions as a general field veterinarian handling the most complex inspections, investigations, and training.About this Position:
The selected candidate must reside in either Gratiot, Genesee, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer, or St Clair counties, OR within ten miles, OR willing to relocate within 12 months of hire.
Position Description
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
Requirements
Education:
Possession of a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine.
Experience:
One year of professional experience performing veterinary services involving the inspection of animals for the purpose of enforcing state and federal regulations pertaining to the detection and eradication of disease, including one year of experience equivalent to a Veterinarian P11.
Additional Information
This position offers a a one-time sign on bonus of up to $5,000, at the discretion of the employer. This bonus requires a minimum one year commitment and must be paid back in full, if not met.
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Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine in Michigan is required.
The position may require the following:
DEA License for Controlled Substances
Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License
USDA Veterinary Accreditation
USDA Certification for Cervidae TB Testing
Negative Tuberculosis Test (Intradermal, Mantous) Annually
A valid Driver’s License is preferred.
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