VETERINARY SPECIALIST

State of Arkansas-posted 3 months ago
$118,399 - $175,231/Yr
Little Rock, AR
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The Veterinary Specialist supports the State Veterinarian in overseeing animal health programs, disease control initiatives, and regulatory enforcement. This role plays a critical part in ensuring animal health, food safety, and agricultural biosecurity through disease surveillance, emergency response coordination, and industry engagement. The Veterinary Specialist performs necropsies and histopathological analyses and integrates results from diagnostic laboratory tests. This role is essential to animal health, public health, and food safety.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of animal health policies to prevent and mitigate livestock and zoonotic diseases.
  • Coordinate with State Animal Health Official, USDA personnel, and the state Department of Health to report foreign animal diseases, monitored diseases, and zoonotic diseases of interest.
  • Assist these agencies with animal disease surveillance and response to animal disease outbreaks.
  • Provide consultation for veterinarians and food animal producers to select appropriate samples and diagnostic tests.
  • Discuss diagnostic test results with veterinary professionals, food animal producers, and animal owners.
  • Adherence to quality management system guidelines for documentation, reporting, and safety.
  • Provide mentorship and training to veterinary students.
  • Develop concrete learning objectives for students in collaboration with sponsoring veterinary medical schools.
  • Conduct necropsies and histopathological examinations on a wide variety of animal species.
  • Complete written reports in a timely manner.
  • Work with clients throughout the duration of a case to obtain relevant case history and develop appropriate testing plans.
  • Coordinate with state Department of Health for rabies testing of wild and domestic animals.
  • Oversee animal movement regulations, animal testing programs, and facility inspections to ensure compliance with state policies.
  • Review and update quarantine measures, vaccination programs, and import/export requirements.
  • Support enforcement of animal welfare and disease control measures, coordinating with state and federal authorities.
  • Prepare technical reports, policy recommendations, and regulatory updates for state leadership and industry stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and consultation to livestock producers, veterinary professionals, and agricultural organizations.
  • Conduct public outreach initiatives on disease prevention, responsible animal management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Represent the state at veterinary conferences, policy meetings, and agricultural industry events.
  • Evaluate emerging threats, including foreign animal diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and foodborne pathogens.
  • Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school of veterinary medicine.
  • Three years of experience in the diagnosis and management of animal diseases.
  • Must be a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the State of Arkansas by the Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
  • Must possess USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) Category II accreditation.
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