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Animal Health Inspector Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

State of Indiana

Program Director

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention. Role ...

State of Indiana

Program Director

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention. Role ...

State of Indiana

Rating Officer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention. Salary:

State of Indiana

Rating Officer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention. Salary:

Elanco

R&D Quality Assurance Auditor

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... animal health registrations, and partnering closely with R&D teams and external partners to proactively drive quality and inspection readiness. Your Responsibilities: * Plan, conduct, and report ...

Indy Gov

Shelter Veterinarian - ACS

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$150K/yr

... inspections of kennel and related facilities providing professional advice to team members and public regarding zoonosis and the prevention and detection of diseases. * Evaluates animal health and ...

Bloomington, IN

Animal Control Officer

Bloomington, IN · On-site

$48K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs inspections and investigates complaints of local pet stores, boarding kennels, grooming ... Incumbent is subject to exposure to animals that may be aggressive or in poor health condition.

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How much do animal health inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for animal health inspector in Indiana is $52,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,600.00 and $60,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal health inspector?

An Animal Health Inspector ensures the health and welfare of animals by enforcing regulations, conducting inspections, and investigating disease outbreaks. They work with farms, pet stores, animal shelters, and other facilities to ensure compliance with animal health standards. Inspectors may also educate the public and animal owners on proper care and disease prevention. Their role helps prevent the spread of animal diseases and protects public health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animal health inspector?

To thrive as an Animal Health Inspector, you need knowledge of animal health regulations, disease identification, and inspection procedures, often backed by a degree in animal science, veterinary technology, or a related field. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, laboratory reporting systems, and relevant certification (such as USDA accreditation) is frequently required. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication help inspectors work well with both animal owners and regulatory agencies. These skills are essential to ensure animal welfare, public health, and compliance with government standards.

What are some common challenges faced by animal health inspectors on the job?

Animal Health Inspectors often encounter challenges such as managing biosecurity risks when moving between various facilities, documenting complex health or regulatory issues, and handling sensitive situations with animal owners or facility managers. The role can also involve responding to emerging disease outbreaks, which requires quick thinking and adaptability. Inspectors must balance upholding regulations with educating stakeholders, all while working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. These challenges make the role dynamic but also deeply rewarding for those passionate about animal welfare and public health.

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Infographic showing various Animal Health Inspector job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,278 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Clinical Veterinarian- Laboratory Animal Medicine

RPM ReSearch

Elkhart, IN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Clinical Veterinarian Position

We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian to join our dynamic team supporting lifesaving clinical treatments in laboratory animal medicine! This position works as part of our Clinical Services team and this role will focus on providing veterinary health care for laboratory animals and advice regarding the care and maintenance of laboratory animals. This responsibility extends to promoting animal well-being at all times and during all phases of the animal's life as well as the compliance monitoring, quality management, and safety of the animal models. The person in this role will need to be an excellent communicator, proactive problem-solver and have excellent follow-through. We are seeking someone that shows attention to detail, has excellent time management skills, demonstrates effective use of time and resources, and has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

On a typical day, the Veterinarian will contribute to the goal of the team by:

  • Assuring timely and accurate reporting of animal health, behavior, and wellbeing issues to the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and between the Institutional Official (IO) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
  • Providing veterinary guidance to animal caretakers, managers, scientists, and other stakeholders within the organization on the implementation of the three Rs.
  • Engendering and supporting a "Culture of Care" within the organization while promoting and demonstrating professional standards.
  • Providing veterinary clinical services including herd health, biosecurity practices, acclimation, conditioning, sanitation practices, pest control program, adventitious organism prevention, detection, containment, and eradication, as well as surgery, anesthesia, and analgesia as needed.
  • Providing veterinary expertise and guidance for customers and other stakeholders regarding animal transportation, procurement, nutrition, necropsy, behavior, drug storage, preventative medicine, and animal health and welfare.
  • Providing expertise and practical guidance with regard to animal health monitoring programs.
  • Contributing veterinary scientific expertise as needed for education and training programs for animal care employees, supervisors, managers, and other organizational stakeholders.
  • Providing veterinary oversite, expertise, and coverage as indicated for the surgical facilities, including developing new surgical models as well as providing guidance on current best practices in surgical procedures and anesthesia as assigned.
  • Providing input regarding maintaining relevant local, state, and federal veterinary and animal-related regulatory compliance.
  • Promoting and complying with the organization's quality procedures as well as health and safety procedures.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, this position requires that the Veterinarian brings:

  • Veterinary degree
  • Obtaining and maintaining state veterinary licensure, DEA, and federal accreditation (category 2) through continuing education credits
  • Sufficient time in private practice or laboratory animal medicine to gain competency in veterinary herd health, clinical medicine, and surgery skills
  • Experience carrying out audits or inspections preferred
  • Fluent in English, spoken and in writing
Offering benefits including:
  • Generous paid time off
  • DACLAM Board study time and resources
  • Tuition reimbursement/ Forgiveness/ Matching Program
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time to attend industry-specific conferences to obtain CEU (continuing education units) virtually or in-person
  • State Veterinary Licensing reimbursement
  • DEA license reimbursement

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