New York State Department of Civil Service Announces Examinations Open to All Qualified Individuals

Veterinarian 1 and 2

Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $1,302 annual downstate adjustment. Appointees who work in Dutchess, Orange, or Putnam Counties will receive an additional $651 annual mid-Hudson adjustment.

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Minimum Qualifications

On or before August 31, 2007, you must have met the following requirements:

For Number 28-128:

• graduation from a school of veterinary medicine, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; AND
• possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine in New York State; AND
• proof of accreditation by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

For Number 28-129:

• graduation from a school of veterinary medicine, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; AND
• possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine in New York State; AND
• proof of accreditation by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; AND
• three years of experience dealing with livestock diseases including horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry or wildlife.

Notes

• Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
• New York State residence is not required.
• Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. You must pay the required evaluation fee. If you are applying on the Internet, you must mail the independent verification of equivalency to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Albany, New York 12239; Attention: S1VXR.
• If you expect to meet the education requirements by August 31, 2007, you can apply for this examination but you cannot be considered for appointment until you submit proof of successful completion of the educational requirement to the New York State Department of Civil Service or State agency.
• Please submit, along with your application, a copy of your certificate of accreditation by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.
• These positions require extensive travel. Appointees must demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs involved in carrying out work responsibilities.

The Positions

These positions exist in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets throughout the state.

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Duties

As a Veterinarian 1, you would provide a full range of surveillance, diagnostic, disease control and eradication, and preventative animal health services to livestock producers, companion animal owners and caretakers, and public health partners within an assigned geographic region. You would adapt medical and program procedures to deal with animals and birds infected with or exposed to contagious livestock diseases, inspect and examine animals and birds with evidence of persistent or recurrent disease conditions for the probable causes and effects, diagnose symptoms of suspect herds and flocks to identify the specific disease and treatment necessary, certify the health of livestock to be exported to other countries, and assist in the administration of a statewide program.

As a Veterinarian 2, you would provide a full range of surveillance, diagnostic, disease control and eradication, and preventative animal health services to livestock producers, companion animal owners and caretakers, and public health partners within an assigned geographic region. You would plan, coordinate, and adapt medical and program procedures to deal with animals and birds infected with or exposed to contagious livestock diseases, inspect and examine animals and birds with evidence of persistent or recurrent disease conditions for the probable causes and effects, diagnose symptoms of suspect herds and flocks to identify the specific disease and treatment necessary, and certify the health of livestock to be exported to other countries. You may have sole responsibility for one or more statewide program(s) which would require you to be the leader, technical expert, and administrator in that program area. You may also supervise Veterinarian 1 positions.

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Subject of Examination

There will be no written test. The test will consist of an evaluation of your training and experience. When you apply, you must provide complete information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT send resumes. If you apply online, there will be sufficient space to provide all of the information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. If you apply using the OC-APP form and you need more space, attach additional 8??" x 11" sheets following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last date for filing. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications you will be sent a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

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How To Apply

Additional Information

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

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Issued: 5/18/07

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