USA Jobs
This is a very comprehensive site with postings of all federal job opportunities and information about how to apply for federal jobs. It is important to check this site regularly or develop a profile for e-mail alerts. Jobs are typically posted for several weeks and change daily.
The following agencies routinely hire veterinarians. The links below go directly to employment announcements and also allow you to return to the agency homepage for more general information:
US Food and Drug Administration-Center for Veterinary Medicine
The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. Career opportunities can be found from this homepage.
National Institute of Health
Typical titles include "veterinary medical officer", "veterinary medical science" and "laboratory animal veterinarian".
USDA: Animal Plant Health Inspection Service-Veterinary Service Career Employment
This site explains careers in the veterinary service area and has current job postings.
USDA: Food Safety and Inspection Service
This site has direct links to employment opportunities, application forms and information on current states hiring veterinary medical officers. FSIS is the largest federal employer of veterinarians. Application for jobs can occur up to 9 months prior to graduation.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This is a direct link to the EPA's vacancies.
US Air Force
Veterinarians are hired as public health officers. They do not work directly with animals. 1-800-423-USAF.
US Army Veterinary Services
This site has detailed information about the US Army Veterinary Services. Our area recruiter is Sgt. Kristine Kettlewell.
