Veterinarian

Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry•Augusta, ME

13d•$62,275 - $87,422

About The Position

This is professional services and scientific work involving the practice of veterinary medicine. Responsibilities include implementing and overseeing assigned domestic animal or poultry disease control program, or providing veterinary services at major horse racing tracks. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of veterinary medicine.
Knowledge of disease control, prevention, and eradication.
Knowledge of veterinary pharmacopoeia.
Ability to perform ante and post-mortem inspections of animals and correctly interpret finding.
Ability to identify diseases in animals or poultry and apply proper control methods.
Ability to prepare accurate records and complete reports.
A Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
A License to practice veterinary medicine in Maine.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state laws governing the eradication and control of diseases in animals and poultry.
Knowledge of laboratory test procedures for disease identification.
Knowledge of agency reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements assigned disease control program in order to control disease.
Tests samples and animals or poultry in order to determine presence of disease.
Investigates alleged violations of regulations and incidents of reportable diseases in order to determine facts and recommend appropriate action.
Advises veterinarians and livestock or poultry producers in order to prevent or control disease.
Treats ill and injured race horses at race tracks in order to ensure animals receive required treatment.
Oversees sampling program for race horses in order to detect illegal drugs.
Testifies in court in order to provide evidence concerning the drugging of race horses.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.