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Veterinary Medical Officer

Internal Number: HHS-CDC-DH-26-12985677

NOTE: This job will close when we have received 80 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

As a Veterinary Medical Officer, you will:

  • Serve as a field veterinary medical officer providing veterinary and public health expertise on surveillance systems, outbreak response planning, data collection, training, field research, and related projects for zoonotic disease prevention and control.
  • Collaborate with national and international partners (USDA, USAID, WHO, FAO, etc.) to promote One Health and build joint programs addressing human-animal-ecosystem health.
  • Work with program managers, policymakers, and experts to improve rigor of zoonotic public health research; applies research methodology; authors manuscripts; provides outbreak support globally.

This position is only open to persons eligible for the specific groups listed under "This job is open to" section of the announcement, including Federal Employees; CTAP, ICTAP, RPL; Land & Base Mgmt.; veterans; Military spouses; Persons with disabilities; & family of overseas employees.

Please see full job announcement on USAJobs.gov for complete details and how to apply.  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/877355500

U.S. Citizenship is required. 

This is not a remote position.  

About HHS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectiou
Connecting the next generation of public servants with meaningful careers at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I recruit talented students and recent graduates through HHS Pathways Programs and internship opportunities. If you're passionate about improving the health and well-being of communities, advancing public service, and making a lasting impact, I invite you to explore careers with HHS and join our mission to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans.
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https://govphcareers.astho.org/jobs/22449008/veterinary-medical-officer

Date Posted
07/23/2026
Job Reference
22449008
Organization
HHS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectiou
Location
Atlanta, GA
Category
Veterinary Medical Science
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