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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.

Veterinary Services Scholarship Program Update (as of October, 2012): As a result of the implementation of the new student hiring regulation, Pathways Program, agencies may no longer use the Student Educational Employment Program to hire students. Therefore, VS scholarship program recruitment is currently being revised to incorporate the new Pathways hiring provisions. Updates will be forthcoming.

Other Student Opportunities

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
301-851-3430
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

 

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Last Modified: December 18, 2012

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