Veterinarian

State of North Carolina • Wilson, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.

Join Our Team as a Veterinarian – Protecting North Carolina’s Food Supply

Are you passionate about food safety, animal health, and making a meaningful impact on public health? The Meat and Poultry Inspection Division (MPID) is looking for a dedicated veterinarian to play a critical role in safeguarding North Carolina’s food supply.

About Us: MPID enforces state and federal laws to ensure that meat and poultry products sold to consumers are wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled. Our program operates at a standard “at least equal to” the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, with inspections conducted at over 200 red meat slaughter and red meat and poultry processing plants across North Carolina.

Why This Role Matters: As an MPID veterinarian, you’ll be on the front lines of food safety, working to prevent diseased animals from entering the food chain and protecting public health nationwide.

Primary territory includes eastern NC with occasional duties in other areas of the state. Requirements for county of residence to be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

• Ability to apply knowledge of pathological conditions in both live animals and at post-mortem when assessing public health risk
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply various Federal and State laws and regulations regarding humane handling, food safety, and veterinary public health
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with farmers, establishment owners and operators, government personnel (Local, State and Federal), and other agency representatives to accomplish goals
• Must be able to work in the vicinity of live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products derived from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chickens and turkeys
• Must have normal color vision or must correct color vision deficiencies prior to employment (will be tested at the time of interview)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina
• If selected, must successfully complete required training within specified timeframes and have a valid driver’s license by date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary dispositions at red meat slaughter facilities to ensure animal health and food safety
• Assess compliance with humane handling regulations at inspected establishments
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis, including residues, pathology, and antimicrobial resistance monitoring (NARMS)
• Review food safety systems to ensure regulatory compliance
• Conduct audits of registered meat handlers and verify proper practices
• Sign and verify export documentation to support safe global food trade

Benefits

• Home-based position with a State-owned vehicle for official travel
• A dynamic work environment with varied hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Travel opportunities within North Carolina for inspections and reviews (occasional overnight stays required)
• The chance to make a real impact on public health and food safety
• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed