The Veterinary Division protects the health of the state’s livestock and poultry population through the administration of regulatory animal health programs and disease testing conducted by the North Carolina Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System.

Professional service activities involve 100% diagnostic pathology that includes necropsy, histopathology, case coordination and client consultation of a diverse caseload. The NCVDLS is an AAVLD-accredited participant in the National Animal Health Laboratory Network with BSL3 capability. The primary mission is to provide veterinarians, the animal industry, and the citizens of North Carolina with accurate and timely laboratory support services in order to diagnose, conduct surveillance, and assist in responding to and preventing animal disease. Both protection of public health and the food supply are important components of this mission.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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• Extensive knowledge of veterinary pathology.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine which includes pathology, bacteriology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, parasitology, toxicology and therapy
• Commitment to continued personal and professional development
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to convey scientific knowledge to a variety of colleagues and clients.

• Board certification by ACVP
• Previous veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary pathology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or board eligible and two years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.