Big update about the job I applied and got rejected for at the CDC, and the even more interesting position I’ll be moving on to instead.
Tag Archives: Federal Jobs
A Wedding + Networking 101 = Good Trip Home
Categories: Externships, Mentors, Networking, Wildlife, Wildlife
I’m doing a lot of thinking these days about what my own next step will be professionally. A recent trip back to the States gave me the opportunity to meet with several mentors and explore my options!
Army Veterinarian: Do You Have What it Takes?
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Federal Jobs
I recently wrote an article for About.com that provides a good summary of my work as a veterinarian and active duty officer in the U.S. Army.
UVP 004: Food Safety and Army Reserves Veterinarian Dr. Romina Hennig
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Federal Jobs, Food Safety, Public Health, Public Health, Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast
I interview Dr. Romina Hennig, a recent veterinary graduate who is working full-time with the federal government’s Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) while also serving in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Public Health Veterinarian: How to Pass the ACVPM Specialty Board Exam
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Federal Jobs, Funding, Inspiration, Jobs
I passed the ACVPM specialty board exam! Read on for everything you need to know about studying for and passing it yourself.
Federal Veterinary Jobs: 5 Resources You Need to Know About
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Conferences, Externships, Federal Jobs, Jobs, Opportunities
Here are five resources that will help you begin to learn about the employment options as a veterinarian with the federal government.
Public Health Veterinarian: The Looming Hurdle Ahead!
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Federal Jobs, Public Health
Read about my recent preparations to take the board certification exam to become a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.
UVP 002: Public Health and Food Safety Veterinarian Dr. Michele Jay-Russell
Categories: Food Safety, Jobs, Opportunities, Public Health, Public Health, Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast
I interview public health and food safety veterinarian Dr. Michele Jay-Russell In this second episode of The Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast.
APHIS Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service – Veterinary Services Internship
Categories: Externships, Federal Jobs, Jobs, Opportunities, Public Health
Read about a veterinary student’s experience interning with a USDA-APHIS veterinarian in Wyoming. Great hints on how to secure your own internship, too!
Job Market for Uncommon Veterinarians Looks Good!
Categories: Inspiration, Jobs, Opportunities, Research Experiences
A recent article from the journal Nature gave encouraging news about the job market for veterinarians in non-traditional fields.