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Field Veterinarian 12
Posted on July 6, 2026
- Mi, United States of America
- 41.0 - 60.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About this Position:
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 Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, or VanBuren counties, OR within ten miles, OR willing to relocate within 12 months of hire.
Position Description (Download PDF reader)
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.
Required Education and Experience
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 Requirements and 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.
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.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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