Salary: $9,384.26 - $9,452.51 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 2026-01690
Department: Livestock Board
Division: Livestock Board
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: EXMT01
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The
Field Veterinarian plays a vital role in protectingthe livestock industry and animal health programs. Working under the direction of the State Veterinarian, this position administers assigned animal health programs and provides leadership in disease prevention, surveillance, and response efforts across designated regions of the state.
With a high level of independence, the Field Veterinarian oversees veterinary operations and disease control activities, coordinates state and federal animal health programs, assists with emergency disease response and management activities, and collaborates with state and federal regulatory partners. This position also serves as a trusted resource for producers, veterinarians, and other stakeholders by providing education, guidance, and technical expertise that support the health of Wyoming's animals and agricultural industry.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact: Serenity Moffett/307-777-6243/serenity.moffett@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Field investigation, management, and response to regulatory and reportable animal health issues.
- Field epidemiology management and investigation.
- Test domestic animals for foreign animal and other regulatory diseases.
- Lead control and prevention efforts within a designated region for foreign animal and other regulatory diseases.
- Develop disease eradication, control, and response plans specific to and in accordance with rules and policy.
- Contact owners within prescribed time frames.
- Determine the extent of index herd/flock and/or adjacent herd/flock testing indicated.
- Complete herd/flock management documents and work with owners to gain agreement and compliance on plans.
- Foreign animal disease investigation and response.
- Participates in federal, state, and local emergency response and foreign animal disease exercises and response implementing the ESF-11.
- Provides education for producers, veterinarians, and legislators on animal health issues, programs, and solutions.
- Serves as a professional liaison between WLSB and veterinarians, producers, agriculture/livestock associations, other state and federal agencies, the general public, and members of the Wyoming legislature.
- Promotes animal disease traceability (ADT), upholds related regulations, and addresses compliance issues.
- Assists the State Veterinarian with all assigned duties to successfully promote the mission and agency goals.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with regulatory experience in the areas of animal health, disease control and eradication programs, epidemiology, emergency management/response, and animal welfare regulations.
Large/food animal veterinary experience
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree required
License to practice veterinary medicine in Wyoming (or ability to qualify for licensure within 1-3 months)
USDA APHIS Category II Veterinary Accreditation in Wyoming (or ability to qualify for accreditation within 1-3 months)
**Valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of State and Federal laws and rules regarding the livestock industry.
- Knowledge of the Agency's statutory duties and responsibilities and administrative rule processes.
- Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the Livestock Board and staff members.
- Knowledge of concepts and practices of veterinary medicine, livestock identification, livestock industry, state and federal animal health disease control and eradication programs, and policies.
- Knowledge of laboratory diagnostic services and epidemiology.
- Skill in public relations, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relations.
- Skill in organization, planning, implementing, and evaluating the achievement of goals.
- Skill in applying analysis and judgment in arriving at solutions.
- Skill in interpreting laws and rules while enforcing them consistently in a straightforward manner.
- Ability to work individually and as a team member.
- Ability to identify problems and work with involved members to proactively and professionally resolve problems and conflicts.
- Knowledge and experience in grant and cooperative agreement writing and management/administration.
- Knowledge and experience in Incident Command Structure and emergency management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must have arm, hand, shoulder, and back strength and dexterity to be able to handle and inspect livestock.
- Work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability for frequent travel.
- May include lifting up to 50 lbs.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- Field position working from a home office
Supplemental Information
051-Wyoming Livestock Board
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
- Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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Which of the following best describes your work experience in Veterinary Medicine? Experience definition: (This experience includes Veterinary Medicine)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) to less than Six (6) years of relevant experience.
- Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Do you have regulatory experience in the areas of animal health disease control and eradication programs, epidemiology, emergency management/response, and animal welfare regulations?
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Do you have a current Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine license?
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(AB) Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.
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Do you have USDA-APHIS Category 2 accreditation?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A)If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the name of the employee.
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(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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