Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 38398
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location: Watertown, Sioux Falls, Brookings, or Huron, SDSalary: $102,936.00 - $109,680.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M- D
Closing Date: 11/25/2026
This is a Full-Time position with the Agriculture & Natural Resources, Animal Industry Board. For more information on the Agriculture & Natural Resources and the Animal Industry Board, please visit https://aib.sd.gov/ .
The Animal Industry Board Veterinarians enforce interstate and intrastate animal disease control laws and regulations; perform regulatory veterinary duties including animal disease control, livestock neglect, livestock auction market regulation, captive non-domestic permitting, foreign animal disease investigations and other animal industry regulatory duties. The incumbent may administer and coordinate programs involving animal health, emergency management, avian health programs, animal identification, specific animal disease control and other initiatives enacted by the Board as directed by the state veterinarian.
Licenses and Certifications:- Must have a valid driver's license for statewide travel
- A license to practice veterinary medicine in South Dakota
- Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS or ability to become licensed and accredited within 30 days.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A background in livestock industry, auction markets, animal disease control and foreign animal disease would be beneficial. Must be flexible in scheduling work. Daily travel will be required and some overnight stays. Incumbent will be required to locate as assigned in Central or Eastern South Dakota.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge, skills, and conduct expected of a veterinarian licensed and accredited in South Dakota;
- Understanding of federal and state laws governing animal health, public health, food safety, and the practice of veterinary medicine;
- Knowledge of animal diseases, their causes and control;
- Knowledge of animal disease vectors and their control;
- Skills in epidemiology and population medicine;
- Principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume or curriculum vitae, and educational transcripts. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=5AR
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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