Public Health Veterinarian - Temporary

Job Posting Title
Public Health Veterinarian - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Office of State Epidemiology

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $46.00 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. 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. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location : Stillwater - 4615 W Lakeview

Salary : $46.00/ hourly

Full Time /Part Time : Part Time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday

Primary Hours : between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, up to 20 hours per week. Availability will also be needed on a PRN (as-needed) basis for any urgent situations/ consultations that may arise outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.

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.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• 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
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• 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.
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
  

Preferred :

• 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.
  

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position consists of office and lab work primarily in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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