Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Animal Care Specialist)

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Participates with the Animal Care Assistant Director in the determination of the needs and ways to accomplish the short and long-range goals of the Animal Welfare and Horse Protection programs. Supervises and reviews the activities of Veterinary Medical Officers and Animal Care Inspectors who conduct inspections of research facilities, zoological parks, and aquariums. Recommends, coordinates and facilitates the professional and technical training of assigned field personnel. Assists the Assistant Director in responding to public complaints, media requests, etc., involving very complex, multifaceted, emotional and highly visible public generated programs. Responsible for the review and evaluation of generalized and specific compliance problems. Reviews Animal Welfare and Horse Protection prepared case violations with the Assistant Director prior to cases being submitted to staff. Speaks on Animal Welfare and Horse Protection program activi