The formal education of a doctorate of veterinary medicine (DVM); plus four years of experience in conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, or research  OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF.

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• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures that affect animal health programs
• Knowledge of the fish and wildlife industries and their diseases
• Ability to research and interpret federal and state laws and regulations and apply to existing and new animal health programs
• Ability to develop and present educational seminars to groups and individuals

• Able to assist with programs to prevent, control, and manage disease in fish and wildlife
• Able to provide veterinary technical support for conservation programs, including anesthesia, surgery, and forensics
• Able to respond to licensed veterinarians and citizens regarding fish and wildlife issues
• Able to assist with educational seminars on diseases

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Veterinarian is responsible for leading the state’s wildlife and fisheries health program, directing health and disease research, and providing veterinary medical support to AGFC programs throughout Arkansas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

• Assists with programs to prevent, control, and manage disease in fish and wildlife
• Provides veterinary technical support for conservation programs, including anesthesia,    surgery, and forensics
• Responds to licensed veterinarians and citizens regarding fish and wildlife issues
• Assists with educational seminars on diseases

Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, and related environmental sciences

Knowledge of game and fish management programs

Knowledge of game and fish laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures

Knowledge of state purchasing procedures

Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinates

Ability to make public presentations.  Ability to clearly communicate complex information in a simple, acceptable format

Ability to plan and direct scientific game and fish surveys and studies

Ability to frequently communicate long-term work objectives to subordinates to ensure a strong, clear, and continuous line of communication.

Ability to act as a servant leader within the Research Division by participating on the Research Division Leadership Team and being an example of a conservation professional.

Ability to serve on a team, realizing the professional value that AGFC employees and partners possess, and have the self-awareness to work alongside colleagues to strengthen any project.

Ability to develop, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships, realizing that professional relationships are the key to a successful project.

Ability to develop, implement, and monitor wildlife management plans and programs

The person selected for this position will collaborate with external partners (state, federal, university, and non-government), and participate in regional and national groups relevant to the field

Ability to work independently and ability to form teams, work effectively within a team, and overall understand the value of teamwork

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate qualities of self-motivation, organization, and critical thinking

Ability to travel and work varying shifts, as required

Must be licensed as a Veterinarian by the Veterinary Medical Examining Board in accordance with ACA 17-101-301.
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.

This position has the designation of a safety-sensitive position. Applicants being considered for this position are subject
to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further
employment consideration. If offered a position, employees in this position will be subject to periodic drug and alcohol
testing.

The AGFC Wildlife Veterinarian will work in the Research Division, a support division within AGFC whose mission is to act as a specialized unit supporting the AGFC and its divisions through exploration, evaluation, and monitoring of the best available science. The conservation professionals of the Research Division are a highly focused team who share a strong respect for each other's profession and work closely to ensure the division successfully serves the agency.

The successful candidate will serve as the agency's Wildlife Veterinarian and provide the agency with a high-functioning level of expertise in this scientific field. This individual will be expected to be a leader in this field and represent the AGFC locally, regionally, and nationally. AGFC’s Wildlife Veterinarian will supervise the agency’s Wildlife Health Biologist and directly oversee a statewide program.  This individual must possess the ability to work directly with various professional biologists throughout all levels and divisions of the agency to accomplish necessary tasks.  It is expected that this position has the ability to serve as a valuable team member on essential projects and also the capacity to lead large-scale, impactful projects.

For more information on this position, please contact AGFC Research Division Chief, Cory Gray at cory.gray@agfc.ar.gov.