VS Recruitment Activities
The Veterinary Services (VS) Management Team is committed to recruitment and outreach activities that target a diverse and highly qualified pool of applicants. The VS National Recruitment Program provides consulting and support services to management, recruiters, civil rights committees, and applicants on all aspects of recruitment, hiring, and outreach. Additionally, we are actively involved in the workforce and succession planning process, and the furtherance of diversity in VS has been the focus of many of our initiatives.
VS has a cadre of over 60 trained recruiters nationwide. These recruiters identify and attend events that will contribute to the fulfillment of the national, regional, and local recruitment plans.
The goal of the VS recruitment webpage is to provide valuable information for recruiters and applicants alike.
Career Opportunities
VS Headquarters Diversity Recruitment Video
Find Your Career With
Veterinary Services.
VS Careers Program - A structured, centralized recruitment and training program for a variety of VS positions.
Saul T. Wilson Scholarship - This scholarship opportunity is for undergraduate and veterinary students and incorporates paid internships during academic breaks. Find out more information about the Saul T. Wilson Scholarship.
Daniel E. Salmon Scholarship Program - Scholarship opportunities are identified annually, for undergraduate and/or graduate level positions, in non-veterinary fields of study, and will incorporate paid employment during academic breaks. Find out more information about the Daniel E. Salmon Scholarship.
Please visit this website annually between January and February, for scholarship opportunities. Applicants may check the status of application on-line 24 hours a day through USAJOBS. Status updates will be available 2-3 weeks after closing date of announcements.
Other Student Opportunities
Summer Interns -
Student Opportunities and Internships.
Externships/Internships |
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Our National Public Veterinary Careers Internship/Externship Program sponsors paid and unpaid student positions for veterinary students throughout the year.
Resources and Information |
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Veterinary Services Student Resources and Information, National Recruitment Strategic Plan & Mission Statement, "The Recruiter Review" quarterly newsletter, Recruitment Calendar, and Partnerships.
Recruiter Room |
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National Recruitment Policy Statement, Display Policy Statement, Request Form, Activity Report Form, and List of HBCUs, 1890s, HSI, CVM, and Tribal Institutions.
Applicant Lounge |
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VS Recruiter Contact Information |
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LaWanda Thomas
National Recruitment Coordinator
301-734-0687
lawanda.a.thomas@usda.gov
Pamela McDonagh
National Recruitment Program Specialist
301-734-7201
pamela.l.mcdonagh@usda.gov
Office Mailing Address:
USDA-APHIS-VS-MSS
4700 River Road, Unit 44
Riverdale, MD 20737
Fax: 301-734-7393