Governor of Illinois
VETERINARIAN I - ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE - OGLE CO.
Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Overview
Job Requisition ID:
50449 Closing Date:
10/14/2025 Agency:
Department of Agriculture Class Title:
VETERINARIAN I - 47901 Salary:
$5928 - $8493 anticipated starting salary monthly Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Ogle; Boone; Bureau; Carroll; Cook; DeKalb; DuPage; Jo Daviess; Kane; LaSalle; Lake; Lee; McHenry; Stephenson; Whiteside; Winnebago Number of Vacancies:
1 Bargaining Unit Code:
RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Responsibilities
Travels within an assigned territory to conduct disease investigations and performs sample collection for foreign animal, emerging, and program diseases. Assists in the maintenance of disease program and identification databases to advance animal disease traceability throughout Illinois. Travels within an assigned territory to perform inspections on auction markets, rendering plants and trucks, livestock dealers, and other animal health licensees. Travels within an assigned territory to conduct initial pullorum typhoid testing on flocks enrolling in the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Travels within an assigned territory to conduct limited livestock humane care investigations. Travels within an assigned territory to assist animal and animal product investigators on inspections or investigations when further veterinary evaluation is necessary. Contacts owners and veterinarians regarding reportable diseases as assigned. Works with partner agencies and stakeholders to facilitate emergency preparedness including but not limited to facilitating with maintenance of the premises database, assisting on the development of response plans and facilitating communications with local emergency managers and the state emergency operations center. Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties outlined above. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from a college of veterinary medicine. Conditions of Employment
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties. Requires ability to travel overnight and long distances. Requires ability to work in adverse conditions including inclement weather and livestock settings. Requires ability to pass pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol screening. Requires ability to successfully pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires category II federally accredited Veterinarian. Requires license to practice veterinary medicine in Illinois. Requires residency in Ogle or the following contiguous counties: Carroll, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Kane, Jo Daviess, Cook, DuPage, Lake, Bureau or LaSalle counties. Requires to be fit tested for a respirator as part of a pre-employment physical. Work Details
Work Hours:
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Work Location:
801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Agency Contact:
Bureau of Human Resources Email:
AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov Phone:
217-785-5099 Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance Additional Information
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State\'s land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State\'s horse racing programs. AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. AGR offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in many program areas Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today! This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). Application Instructions
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail folders for communication regarding submitted applications.
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Job Requisition ID:
50449 Closing Date:
10/14/2025 Agency:
Department of Agriculture Class Title:
VETERINARIAN I - 47901 Salary:
$5928 - $8493 anticipated starting salary monthly Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Ogle; Boone; Bureau; Carroll; Cook; DeKalb; DuPage; Jo Daviess; Kane; LaSalle; Lake; Lee; McHenry; Stephenson; Whiteside; Winnebago Number of Vacancies:
1 Bargaining Unit Code:
RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Responsibilities
Travels within an assigned territory to conduct disease investigations and performs sample collection for foreign animal, emerging, and program diseases. Assists in the maintenance of disease program and identification databases to advance animal disease traceability throughout Illinois. Travels within an assigned territory to perform inspections on auction markets, rendering plants and trucks, livestock dealers, and other animal health licensees. Travels within an assigned territory to conduct initial pullorum typhoid testing on flocks enrolling in the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Travels within an assigned territory to conduct limited livestock humane care investigations. Travels within an assigned territory to assist animal and animal product investigators on inspections or investigations when further veterinary evaluation is necessary. Contacts owners and veterinarians regarding reportable diseases as assigned. Works with partner agencies and stakeholders to facilitate emergency preparedness including but not limited to facilitating with maintenance of the premises database, assisting on the development of response plans and facilitating communications with local emergency managers and the state emergency operations center. Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties outlined above. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from a college of veterinary medicine. Conditions of Employment
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties. Requires ability to travel overnight and long distances. Requires ability to work in adverse conditions including inclement weather and livestock settings. Requires ability to pass pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol screening. Requires ability to successfully pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires category II federally accredited Veterinarian. Requires license to practice veterinary medicine in Illinois. Requires residency in Ogle or the following contiguous counties: Carroll, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Kane, Jo Daviess, Cook, DuPage, Lake, Bureau or LaSalle counties. Requires to be fit tested for a respirator as part of a pre-employment physical. Work Details
Work Hours:
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Work Location:
801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Agency Contact:
Bureau of Human Resources Email:
AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov Phone:
217-785-5099 Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance Additional Information
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State\'s land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State\'s horse racing programs. AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. AGR offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in many program areas Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today! This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). Application Instructions
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail folders for communication regarding submitted applications.
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