What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Trainee (Veterinary) position at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)?
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Job Summary
Be part of the USDA Pathways Internship Program - Chester A. Gipson Internship - as a Student Intern for a comprehensive mentorship and career development program intended to prepare the employee for a career in the field of Veterinary Medicine. See the Education Section for details about the Chester A. Gipson Internship.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including selective placement factor and education, as defined below. ELIGIBILITY: Students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Students must be accepted into or enrolled in a degree-seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program to obtain a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Students MUST show proof of being enrolled or accepted to a DVM degree at an AVMA accredited veterinary school or college (DVM program) for the upcoming academic term or semester. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement and/or provide proof with application may lose further consideration. Applicants can qualify by meeting the EDUCATION requirements specified below. EDUCATION: GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; to qualify based on superior academic achievement you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND must meet certain GPA requirements. Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9).
Major Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:Receives varied assignments designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in activities conducted by Animal Care.Performs support work related to the regulatory process of program management and/or animal welfare information systems.Performs inspection related activities directly with Veterinary Medical Officer (VMOs) and performs inspection related activities.
Position Start Date:
04/03/2026
Position Close Date:
04/10/2026
Salary Offered: 24.18 - 39.29 USD Per Hour
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
Please see the full announcement on USAJobs by clicking on the APPLY button!
Job Summary
Be part of the USDA Pathways Internship Program - Chester A. Gipson Internship - as a Student Intern for a comprehensive mentorship and career development program intended to prepare the employee for a career in the field of Veterinary Medicine. See the Education Section for details about the Chester A. Gipson Internship.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including selective placement factor and education, as defined below. ELIGIBILITY: Students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Students must be accepted into or enrolled in a degree-seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program to obtain a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Students MUST show proof of being enrolled or accepted to a DVM degree at an AVMA accredited veterinary school or college (DVM program) for the upcoming academic term or semester. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement and/or provide proof with application may lose further consideration. Applicants can qualify by meeting the EDUCATION requirements specified below. EDUCATION: GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; to qualify based on superior academic achievement you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND must meet certain GPA requirements. Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9).
Major Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:Receives varied assignments designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in activities conducted by Animal Care.Performs support work related to the regulatory process of program management and/or animal welfare information systems.Performs inspection related activities directly with Veterinary Medical Officer (VMOs) and performs inspection related activities.
Position Start Date:
04/03/2026
Position Close Date:
04/10/2026
Salary Offered: 24.18 - 39.29 USD Per Hour
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
Please see the full announcement on USAJobs by clicking on the APPLY button!