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Necropsy Director Jobs in Salisbury, MD at Maryland Department of Agriculture
Title: Necropsy Director
Company: Maryland Department of Agriculture
Location: Salisbury, MD
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The main purpose of this position is to manage the resources and activities of the Salisbury Animal Health Laboratory necropsy area and provide pathology services (perform necropsies and interpret test reports) for domestic animals, primarily livestock and poultry, in order to provide accurate and timely diagnostic services and guidance to farmers, private and public animal health professionals. The Necropsy Director plays a key role in fulfilling the Department of Agriculture’s mission to protect and foster the development of agriculture by identifying diseases that could cause economic injury to the State’s vital animal industries or pose a threat to public health. The diagnoses provided by the Director are critical to guiding field veterinarians, the State Veterinarian, and the Secretary of Agriculture in determining the appropriate course of action to take with regards to quarantine restrictions and implementation of animal disease emergency response plans. This position also serves as the MDA Animal Health Laboratory liaison to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine (UMES). This position is considered an essential employee for continuity of operations purposes.
Necropsy Director – Salisbury Animal Health Lab (SAHL)
Provides animal diagnostic services and guidance to the public, private veterinarians, state and federal animal health officials, and the Secretary of Agriculture as appropriate based on findings. Collects history (signs, age, breed, size of herd, percentage of animals affected or dead, previous treatments, vaccinations); performs gross necropsy on all species (postmortem exam); records pathological lesions (abnormalities observed); selects and collects appropriate tissues for testing; interprets results; reads (microscopic) slides. Consults with other MDA veterinary pathologists as necessary to confirm diagnosis. Prepares and provides reports of diagnosis or health status of herd, or findings to referring veterinarians, field personnel, submitters of animals or specimens to the laboratory, and/or other animal health officials as appropriate. Actively directs and oversees professional and technical activities of the large animal necropsy area by assigning cases to appropriate veterinary, scientific, or technical staff, tracking progress of associated work, and review of reports before delivery to submitters or referring veterinarians. Directs and oversee administrative and clerical activities of the necropsy areas including but not limited to fee determination, budget requests, procurement, staff scheduling and attendance monitoring personally and/or by delegation to Lab Scientist, Administrative Specialist or Office Secretary.
MDA/UMES Vet School Liaison
Serves as the MDA AH Laboratory Liaison with the UMES School of Veterinary Medicine. Coordinates with vet school administration and faculty. Assists in the development of pathology curriculum and rotation. Serves as mentor for candidates for veterinary pathology board certification, junior veterinary pathologists, veterinary college externs, and pre-veterinary students.
Diagnostic Services Program- Salisbury Animal Health Lab
Determines needs for physical, technological, human and other resources to maintain or improve accuracy, timeliness, affordability, and appropriate availability of diagnostic services and makes corresponding requests and recommendations to management.
Other duties as assigned or required such as court appearances as expert witness, outreach activities to animal related interest groups, consultation with peers in other MDA Animal Health Laboratories. May also include performing job functions at other sites across the state as needed and directed by the State Veterinarian.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or a Veterinary Medical Doctor’s degree from a college or university accredited or recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association or its equivalent.
Experience: Four years of full-time postdoctoral experience in Veterinary Medicine, three years must have been in a Veterinary diagnostic laboratory specialty area or equivalent.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctor of Philosophy degree or Doctor of Science degree in veterinary pathology or microbiology or Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or Veterinary Microbiologists for three years of the required specialized experience.
2. Candidates may substitute board certification in American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine, Bovine, Food Animal, Dairy, Swine, Avian), American College of Internal Medicine (large animal), American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and American College of Poultry Veterinarians for three years of the required specialized experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master of Science degree in veterinary pathology, microbiology, or animal science, or a Master of Public Health for two years of the required specialized experience.
4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a PhD in Public Health for three years of the required specialized experience.
5. Total allowable substitution under notes #1, 2, 3 and 4 are three years.
6. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in veterinary preventive medicine classification or veterinary preventive medicine specialty codes in the veterinary medical science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Current Board-Certified Veterinary Pathologist
Current Board-Certification status
Specialty Board-Certified Veterinary Pathologist
Experience in interacting with State and Federal government agencies regarding regulatory diseases
