VETERINARIAN

Salary

$5,973.00 - $10,766.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

513-225369-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information, and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.

Assistant State Wildlife Veterinarian

The incumbent must be a veterinarian licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine or have the ability to be licensed within 60 days following acceptance of this position as a term of employment. The incumbent must also be registered with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency to handle Schedule 2/2N, 3/3N, 4 and 5 controlled and dangerous drugs, or the ability to be registered within 60 days following acceptance of this position as a term of employment. Additionally, the incumbent should be credentialed as a Category II Accredited Veterinarian under the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program. This is an Exempt Position under the Federal Wage and Hour Laws.

This position represents a major subset of the Wildlife Health and Disease Program, and as such receives programmatic supervision from the State Wildlife Veterinarian.

This is a statewide position that will be domiciled in one of the following LDWF field offices: Hammond, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Minden, Monroe or Pineville. The position may also be domiciled at LDWF Headquarters in Baton Rouge. Domicile will be determined upon selection of the candidate.

Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of wildlife diseases and standard wildlife biological principles and diagnostic procedures
• Working knowledge of, and ability to perform, a comprehensive gross necropsy under laboratory and field conditions. Experience with browse surveys and other habitat data collection techniques
• Knowledge and experience with chemical immobilization and remote anesthesia of wildlife
• Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting
• Experience with the chemical immobilization of wildlife
• Available for regular field travel, overnight stays, and participation in regional Southeastern working groups
• Ability to lift objects weighing over 50 pounds
• Experience with operating off-road vehicles
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice veterinary medicine.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for the following (note: excavators may be land-based or amphibious):

• Assist the State Wildlife Veterinarian in wildlife disease investigation programs including but not limited to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Chronic Wasting Disease, Avian Influenza, Swine Brucellosis and Pseudorabies as well as any other diseases which emerge
• Assist with administration of the LDWF Controlled and Dangerous Drug Program, which includes staff training in the safe use of chemical immobilization drugs
• Biohazard training and disease education for biological staff as well as providing technical assistance to other LDWF Divisions upon request with supervisor approval.
• Maintain an extremely high level of competency and marksmanship with LDWF approved rifles and darting equipment for herd health, disease, or nuisance deer work.

Position-Specific Information:

Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

Location: This position will be domiciled statewide.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries-Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others