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Veterinary Public Health Resident - Animal Health Emergency Management

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Veterinary Public Health Resident – Animal Health Emergency Management

The Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medicine Department, in partnership with the College of Public Health, invites applications for a

Veterinary Public Health Resident / Graduate Associate

position focused on

Animal Health Emergency Management

in Ohio. The selected candidate will participate in the

Veterinary Public Health Residency , an American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM)-Certified Training Program housed within the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Program Overview

Over a three‑year track, the residency is divided into three concurrent tracks: Academic Training

– Support and contribute to the delivery of Veterinary Public Health and Animal Health Emergency Management topics in professional DVM and graduate curricula, while pursuing a part‑time Master of Public Health (MPH) degree through the OSU College of Public Health. Animal Health Emergency Management

– Work closely with OSU faculty, state and federal public officials, and emergency coordinators. Activities include developing state emergency response plans, designing and facilitating tabletop and field exercises for foreign animal disease (FAD) scenarios, providing training to regulatory officials, veterinarians, and producers, and participating in response efforts during FAD outbreaks or other animal health emergencies. ACVPM Board Preparation

– Coordinate and actively participate in the ACVPM OSU study group in preparation for the ACVPM Board Certification Examination during the final year. Responsibilities

Develop state emergency response plans and support state and federal emergency management activities. Design, facilitate, and evaluate tabletop and field exercises for foreign animal disease scenarios. Provide training and education to regulatory officials, veterinarians, producers, and the public. Participate in response efforts during foreign animal disease outbreaks and other animal health emergencies. Pursue advanced Incident Command System (ICS) training and attend relevant workshops and conferences related to FAD response. Qualifications

Hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine. Meet the requirements for acceptance into the OSU College of Public Health MPH degree program. Desired Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Teaching experience and demonstrated leadership. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Professional experience (1–3 years) in livestock production, infectious disease management, farm biosecurity, emergency response, and/or outbreak investigation is highly desirable but not required. Program Details

Program start: Spring 2026; completion required no later than May 15 2029. Compensation includes a monthly stipend comparable to graduate students at the College of Veterinary Medicine; tuition costs will be provided for the full duration of the program. Application Process

Submit a letter of application describing qualifications and professional goals, an updated Curriculum Vitae, the most recent college transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Contact

For more information, contact Armando Hoet at

hoet.1@osu.edu . Location

Sisson Hall (0080) Position Type and Hours

Temporary (Fixed Term); 20 scheduled hours; First Shift. Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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