| Record #: 3057
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Aaron Knighton |
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Practice Name: |
Georgia Dept of Agriculture |
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Address:
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19 MLK Jr. Dr. |
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City:
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Atlanta |
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State:
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GA |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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30334 |
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Telephone:
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4048314226 |
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EMail:
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Aaron.Knighton@agr.georgia.gov |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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Under supervision of the Georgia Meat Inspection Veterinary Supervisor, provides Veterinarian Services to the Meat Inspection Program for specific assigned Districts according to USDA and State rules and regulations, policies, directives, notices, and memoranda. Ensures only wholesome meat from humanely slaughtered, healthy food animals, safe from harmful chemicals and drug residues enter the human food chain. Performs final dispositions on all animals with abnormalities. Collects pathology samples according to established. policies, as deemed necessary. Personally, conducts humane handling verifications while observing the slaughter process. Conducts quality assurance and training of meat inspection personnel in the proper performance of humane handling verifications, ante-mortem inspections, postmortem inspections, and sanitation verifications during the slaughter of meat animals. Reports quality assurance observations to Meat Inspection Supervisors and the GMIS Veterinary Supervisor. Provides professional oversight of the sampling and testing program of carcasses and finished products for microbiological and chemical hazards. Coordinates with District Supervisors and Meat Compliance Officers when necessary. Completes administrative duties in a timely manner, as assigned. This position requires daily travel. May provide relief services in other Districts in the absence of that District’s assigned Veterinarian. May train and assist with various tasks within GDA Animal Health. May perform other duties as assigned. The candidate for this position may be eligible to apply for certain Veterinary Loan Repayment programs. |
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Training Required:
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Doctorate degree in veterinary medicine or equivalent from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice. Must obtain a Georgia veterinary license upon acceptance. Must obtain or posses an active category II USDA/AHPIS accreditation. |
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Experience Desired:
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Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Considerable knowledge of the USDA, FSIS Meat Inspection Program.
• Comprehensive skills in the detection and identification of diseases/conditions during ante-mortem and postmortem inspection.
• Extensive experience with public administration, and proficiency in oral and written communications; and
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Salary:
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+/- $80,000. Secondary employment or moonlighting is permitted in most cercumstances. |
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Benefits:
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Full range of benefits including: health insurance, dental, vision, retirement and opportunities for continuing education.
https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/veterinarian-2-meat-inspection-14308 |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
20 |
Dairy: |
20 |
Swine: |
30 |
Small Ruminants: |
25 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
5 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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Can choose from a variety of locations within GA if relocating. Working headquarters is from home! |
| Other Personnel : |
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has a team of food compliance inspectors, livestock poultry inspectors, public health veterinarians, and veterinary medical officers to help support its goals and vision. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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Public health, preventive medicine, regulatory medicine, pathology |
| Practice Area: |
THE PRIMARY COUNTIES ARE LISTED WITHIN THE JOB POSTING. THE VETERINARIAN 2 WILL HAVE A HOME HEADQUARTERS AND WILL NEED TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR REGION OF THE STATE. LOCATION VARIES DEPENDED UPON THE LOCATION OF THE VACANCY.
https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/veterinarian-2-meat-inspection-14308 |
Date job was submitted: 2/8/2022
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