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.
VS Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Internship Announcement has now closed:
Job Announcement Number: PATHVS-2013-0046
Open: Monday, April 29, 2013 to Monday, May 13, 2013
Series & Grade: GS-0799-04/09
Position: Full-Time - Pathways Internship Program
Job Title: Student Trainee (Veterinary Medicine)
Click on the following link to access the new USDA Pathways Program, Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Internship Factsheet.
Other Student Opportunities
Veterinary Services (VS) 2013 Summer Internships:
vacancies are closed. Questions can be directed to the VS National Recruitment Program contacts below.
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 & Outreach Program Manager
301-851-3430
lawanda.a.thomas@usda.gov
Pamela McDonagh
National Recruitment Program Specialist
301-851-3570
pamela.l.mcdonagh@usda.gov
Office Mailing Address:
USDA-APHIS-VS-MSS
4700 River Road, Unit 44
Riverdale, MD 20737
Fax: 301-734-7393