Public Health Veterinarian - Temporary

Oklahoma State Government•Stillwater, OK

11d•$46•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Location : Stillwater - 4615 W Lakeview Position Description: The main purpose of this position is to serve as the State Public Health Veterinarian for the surveillance, prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

Requirements

Requirements at this level consist of a doctorate degree of veterinary medicine (DVM) plus five (5) years of experience in the diagnosis and management of animal diseases in a university, governmental, industrial, or private practice.
Must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Oklahoma.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of veterinary medicine, animal and human disease prevention and control methods.
Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory methods and interpretation, interpretation of statistical data, and epidemiologic methods.
Proficient in use of personal computers and software to accomplish word processing, presentations, and database development and entry.
Knowledge of state and federal animal disease control rules and regulations, methods and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Nice To Haves

Competitive applicants will possess experience in a public health field.
Applicants with a master’s degree in public health (MPH) or preventive medicine are preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and provide animal rabies testing protocol to veterinary professionals who serve as the basis for animal rabies specimen collection to prevent human exposures to rabies.
Serve as the subject matter expert on the epidemiology, and recommendations for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.
Consult and provide guidance to the OSDH Infectious Disease Prevention and Response Epidemiologists and Sanitarians on zoonotic diseases and conditions of public health importance to implement appropriate, science-based measures to control further spread, including rabies consultations and animal management.
Provide veterinary medical and epidemiological consultation to healthcare professionals, laboratory personnel, veterinarians, state and local agencies and governmental entities, and the general public regarding zoonotic disease transmission, laboratory diagnosis, and public health recommendations.
Oversee the monitoring and management, including quarantine and euthanasia, of exposed unvaccinated domestic animals to rabies, non-routine animal bites and other animals exposed to rabies, and wild animal management in relation to animal bites or exposure to rabies.
Provide subject matter expertise on management of animals involved in severe bites inflicted on humans and risk of rabies.
Serve as Oklahoma’s representative to the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV).
Maintain knowledge and understanding of new surveillance methods, diagnostic tests, prophylaxis strategies, or treatment approaches related to zoonotic diseases and rabies.
If needed, provide technical assistance to bioterrorism and all-hazards emergency response planning efforts on animal disease agents (anthrax, plague, tularemia, etc.).
Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to formulate and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies and recommendations for administration and enforcement of communicable and zoonotic disease intervention and control efforts.
Assist in agency review of proposed legislation related to communicable and zoonotic diseases.
Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.