Veterinarian

State of North Carolina

. Perform veterinary dispositions at red meat slaughter facilities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,857 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in veterinary medicine with a focus on compliance with humane handling regulations and food safety systems. Proficient in conducting audits, collecting samples for analysis, and effectively communicating with various stakeholders in the meat industry.

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Licensed Veterinary MedicineCompliance AssessmentFood Safety Systems ReviewSample Collection for Laboratory AnalysisEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Veterinary DispositionsPathological Condition AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceExport Documentation VerificationAuditing Meat Handlers

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Veterinary Medicine License in North Carolina

Industry Keywords

Humane Handling RegulationsFood SafetyVeterinary Public HealthAntimicrobial Resistance MonitoringNorth Carolina Food Supply Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform veterinary dispositions at red meat slaughter facilities
Assess compliance with humane handling regulations at inspected establishments
Collect samples for laboratory analysis, including residues, pathology, and antimicrobial resistance monitoring (NARMS)
Review food safety systems for regulatory compliance
Conduct audits of registered meat handlers and verify proper practices
Sign and verify export documentation
Protect North Carolina’s food supply and public health
Travel throughout the primary eastern North Carolina territory and occasionally other areas of the state
Work varied hours and occasionally Saturdays, holidays, and overtime
Complete occasional overnight inspection and review trips

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina
Must successfully complete required training within specified timeframes
Must have a valid driver’s license by date of employment
Ability to apply knowledge of pathological conditions in live animals and at post-mortem
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply Federal and State laws and regulations regarding humane handling, food safety, and veterinary public health
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with farmers, establishment owners and operators, government personnel, and agency representatives
Must be able to work near live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chickens, and turkeys
Must have normal color vision or correct color vision deficiencies prior to employment; color vision will be tested at interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home-based position
State-owned vehicle for official travel
Varied hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, holidays, and overtime as needed
Travel opportunities within North Carolina
Occasional overnight stays required
State Employee Benefits