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District Veterinarian - Veterinarian

State of Minnesota • Woodbury, MN • 18h ago

Working Title: District Veterinarian

Job Class: Veterinarian

Agency: Animal Health Board

Job ID : 91343

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 01/13/2026

Closing Date : 01/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Animal Health Board / Animal Health Board-Hlth Trt Prf

Division/Unit : Board of Animal Health / Group P

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes

Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is responsible for conducting foreign and endemic animal disease investigations, responding to control disease outbreaks, inspecting domestic animal premises to verify compliance with Minnesota law, improving animal disease traceability, collecting samples for diagnostic testing, performing regulated disease testing, and educating clientele.

Work includes, but is not limited to, enforcing state statutes, and rules, and providing technical assistance to clientele by e-mail, phone, and text. This person is expected to follow standard protocols and continually evaluate work processes to identify areas for improvement. Performs other duties as required.

Minnesota's regulatory disease programs are complex and technical in nature and an intimate working knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures is required. The person in this position is also expected to be well versed in animal husbandry, epidemiology, and control of animal diseases. Interpersonal skills are essential as this position requires frequent and ongoing communication with clientele.

This position is a remote worker position which is defined as, an employee who, as a condition of their appointment, has their home or alternative location as the assigned work location, works permanently from that location, and does not have an agency permanent/principal work location. Currently the BAH does not allow remote work locations outside of the State of Minnesota. For more information refer to HR/LR Policy #1447 Remote Worker Policy: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1447-remoteworker.pdf

This position will work primarily in central Minnesota territories and counties. However, this position could be asked to report to other parts of the state in the event of emergency operations relating to animal disease response.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently possess and maintain a valid license to practice veterinary medicine (DVM or equivalent) in Minnesota or be able to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire date.

Currently possess and maintain Federal veterinary accreditation, category 2, or be able to obtain accreditation within 6 months of hire date.

Minimum two years of experience in veterinary practice. Experience may include internships, externships, fellowships, volunteer, or work experience.

Knowledge of the principles and practices used in the control and eradication of infectious and communicable disease in livestock and poultry.

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to maintain and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to commute long distances daily.

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of professional experience in veterinary medicine.

Knowledge of principles and practices of veterinary medicine.

Laboratory or research experience and knowledge.

Experience with a federal or state agency.

Additional Requirements

The Board of Animal Health will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Board of Animal Health, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Driver's License Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal Background Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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