Veterinary Medical Officer

Summary The incumbent serves as a Senior Veterinary Medical Officer with nationwide authority and responsibility across multiple mission-critical areas within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Managing complex policy, technical expertise, regulatory functions and related authorities.Your work may have national implications in protecting animals, plants, and personnel from disease of epidemic proportions. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as the agency’s senior expert on providing authoritative regulatory interpretation of horses covered by the Horse Protection Act, as well as the regulatory requirements for pet animals and the transportation of all regulated species. Guides national policy development for the veterinary biologics industry within multi disciplinary teams to ensure consistent, compliant regulatory frameworks. Provides senior technical consultation on complex facilities, enforceme...