Assistant State Veterinarian

The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce. Supporting farming, ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals, issuing agriculture and environmental licenses, inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices. Assistant State Veterinarian Job Location: Animal Services Division / State Veterinarian Office, 400 W. Congress, #124 - Tucson Arizona Posting Details Salary: $93,600.00 - $104,000.00, Grade: 27, Closing Date: October 15, 2025 Job Summary The Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) is currently recruiting for a full-time Assistant State Veterinarian; this position will report to the Arizona State Veterinarian in the Animal Services Division (ASD). This position will be responsible for Southern Arizona area. The Office of the State Veterinarian protects the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries directly, and the public indirectly, through the prevention, early detection, containment, and eradication of economically important livestock, poultry, and fish diseases. In addition, welfare of livestock is ensured by assisting the Livestock Inspection Program in the investigation and prosecution of cases of cruelty to animals. This position will enhance the capabilities of the Animal Health and Welfare Program through animal disease surveillance and response and support animal disease traceability grant programs. Developing knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS) and participation in training and Emergency Support Function-11 (ESF-11) response related to the Palo Verde Generating Station (PVGS) and animal disease or natural disasters affecting livestock as a part of an Incident Management Team (IMT) is expected. Job Duties Implement surveillance programs for avian and livestock diseases in order to better prepare and respond to livestock emergencies by reviewing, revising, formulating, affecting, managing and implementing policies and procedures related to foreign animal diseases (FAD). Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to determine training needs, design training materials and educational outreach to private veterinarians, tribal veterinarians and all other external or internal partners or other allied industry professionals. Maintain confidentiality of risk assessments of agroterrorism threats and confidentiality of all records and financial data reviewed during investigation assessments. Established regulations for the traceability of livestock in order to provide the necessary environment in which state animal health officials can guide the development of a modern animal movement and disease surveillance system. Supervision and evaluations of subordinate staff members. Position will also explore, negotiate and prepare cooperative agreements or grant opportunities with outside agencies (e.g. USDA) to continue position objectives. Knowledge Of Federal & state laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices and USDA regulations Zoonotic & Foreign Animal Disease (ZFAD) Animal Disease Traceability Cooperative Agreements Investigative techniques Computer and communication technology Supervisory Principals Skills In Written/verbal communication Grant writing/seek continued funding sources Creating training materials/provide effective training Financial/Budgetary management Drive truck/trailer Livestock and poultry handling Managing employees Ability To Think analytically and solve problems Communicate with various external and internal customers Outreach to partners and stakeholders Create materials for public distribution and consumption Strong organizational abilities – plan, organize, direct resources and accomplish outreach and training Manage volunteers Pre-Employment Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV) Degree or foreign equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited university or a foreign equivalent degree with recognition by either the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) or Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) Valid Arizona Drivers’ License Benefits Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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