Description

A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. 

Why This Role Matters:
As an MPID veterinarian, you’ll be on the front lines of food safety, working to prevent diseased animals from entering the food chain and protecting public health nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform veterinary dispositions at red meat slaughter facilities to ensure animal health and food safety
• 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 to ensure regulatory compliance
• Conduct audits of registered meat handlers and verify proper practices
• Sign and verify export documentation to support safe global food trade   

What We Offer:

•  Home-based position with a State-owned vehicle for official travel
• A dynamic work environment with varied hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Travel opportunities within North Carolina for inspections and reviews (occasional overnight stays required)
• The chance to make a real impact on public health and food safety
     

If you’re a veterinarian with a passion for food safety and public health, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and help protect North Carolina’s food supply—one inspection at a time.

Primary territory includes eastern NC with occasional duties in other areas of the state.  Requirements for county of residence to be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:

•  Ability to apply knowledge of pathological conditions in both live animals and at post-mortem when assessing public health risk
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply various Federal and State laws and regulations regarding humane handling, food safety, and veterinary public health
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with farmers, establishment owners and operators, government personnel (Local, State and Federal), and other agency representatives to accomplish goals
• Must be able to work in the vicinity of live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products derived from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chickens and turkeys
• Must have normal color vision or must correct color vision deficiencies prior to employment (will be tested at the time of interview)