- Competitive starting salary
- Industry leading health , including medical and dental coverage
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
- A culture that encourages
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
- Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
- Tuition reimbursement
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- Monday - Friday.
- Full Time, 40 hours per week.
- First Shift.
- Location: Hartford.
- Hybrid telework schedules available (combination of in office and remote work).
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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- Formulates and recommends animal disease control policies, standards and regulations in conjunction with appropriate federal and state regulations;
- Makes decisions on and issues official statewide orders to prevent and control animal disease outbreaks including rabies;
- Administers and guides development and management of department's disease control and eradication programs;
- Coordinates state and federal agencies and livestock and poultry producers with regard to disease control programs;
- Oversees animal import and export regulations and disease testing requirements;
- Cooperates with livestock and poultry producers and related organizations interested in control and eradication of animal diseases;
- Acts as primary contact person with other operating units, state agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures related to cruelty to animals;
- Supervises quarantine and disposal of diseased and condemned animals and poultry;
- Provides technical and medical field support as needed to municipal, state and federal officials;
- Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of veterinary medicine with particular reference to diagnosis and control of food animal and companion animal diseases; epidemiology of animal and poultry diseases;
- Knowledge of food safety and public health with respect to prevention of animal and poultry diseases; recent developments in veterinary medicine;
- Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with principles and practices of veterinary medicine, including diagnosis and control of food animal and companion animal diseases.
- Experience in overseeing animal disease control and eradication programs.
- Experience with developments in veterinary medicine.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders on updating policies and procedures.
- Experience with supervising and training personnel.
- Experience with public communication.
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Connecticut.
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain federal accreditation through the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) within the first six (6) months of employment.
- Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain federal certification through USDA, APHIS to conduct cervical and comparative cervical tuberculosis tests.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)
- Retirement Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance
- State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Holidays
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State Veterinarian - Hartford, United States - State of Connecticut
Description
Introduction
Are you an experienced, licensed veterinarian, looking for a new challenge?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you
The Department of Agriculture () is hiring for a within the .
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
THE ROLE
The State Veterinarian directs the overall responsibility of the Animal Health and Livestock Division, performing administrative, supervisory, financial, technical, and professional duties relative to functions of the Department of Agriculture. This individual educates the public on the prevention, control, and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases, and the regulation of livestock programs within the state. In addition, the State Veterinarian will lead and supervise a team of inspectors and other administrative support staff who will be responsible for:
Administrative Duties: Reviewing rabies exemptions, import paperwork, Certificate of Veterinarian Inspections (CVIs), and other documents for animals in the state.
Animal Health Unit Oversight/Administration: Directing the daily operations performing administrative, supervisory, technical, and professional duties.
Animal Health Program Management: Executing the mission of the department regarding the prevention, control, and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases, and the regulation of livestock programs within the state.
Field Operations: Performing animal health field duties throughout the state.
ABOUT US
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to foster a healthy economic, environmental and social climate for agriculture by developing, promoting, and regulating agricultural businesses; protecting agricultural and aquacultural resources; enforcing laws pertaining to domestic animals; and promoting an understanding among the state's citizens of the diversity of Connecticut agriculture, its cultural heritage and its contribution to the state's economy.
The Bureau of Regulatory Services enforces certain food safety laws and regulations relating to milk safety, produce safety, small poultry establishments, animal feed including pet food/pet treat manufacturing. The Bureau is responsible for regulating the growing of hemp and registering seed, fertilizer, soil amendment and liming materials. In the domestic animal realm, the Bureau enforces laws and regulations pertaining to animal control, animal population control, importation, and animal health issues. The Bureau plays a critical role in the prevention and control of rabies and other zoonotic diseases in domestic animals. The Bureau also leads the Department's emergency planning and response activities relative to animal and poultry diseases and natural disasters.
Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employeeSelection Plan
TO APPLY
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Regulation and Inspection this class is accountable for acting as the state's chief livestock health official and epidemiologist for the prevention and control of animal and poultry diseases.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in large animal veterinary practice.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to disease carrying substances and to the risk of injury from animals.Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:
