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Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine, from a school accredited by the Council on Education, AVMA
  • Your salary will be higher for those who graduate in the upper 25% of their class or have one year of professional experience

Benefits
  • Vacation
    • 13 days/year for first 3 years
    • 20 days/year for 3-15 years
    • 26 days/year after 15 years
  • Sick Leave - 13 days/year
  • Paid Holidays - 10 days/year
  • Wide range of health insurance options
  • Low-cost life insurance
  • Contributory retirement

How To Apply
  • Apply online at FoodSafetyJobs.gov
  • Can apply up to 9 months before you graduate
  • You tell us your geographical preference


Last Modified: March 9, 2006

 

 

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