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 - Saul T. Wilson, Jr. 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 Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Internship. Consider also applying to announcement PX-12925798-26-VSH if you are interested in the GS-07/09 grade levels.
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 enrolled in a degree seeking program at the undergraduate level in pre-veterinary, biomedical science, veterinary medical science, animal science, public health, or a closely related field of study. Undergraduate level students are expected to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at an accredited veterinary school or college within the United States upon graduation from bachelor's program. Applicants can qualify by meeting the EDUCATION requirements specified below. EDUCATION: GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) of post-high school study or an associate's degree. GS-5: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
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:Support of program management and/or animal health information systems, including information gathering and data collection; data verification, tracking, coding, and entry; and document review and literature searches.Observing and/or performing testing and identification activities for programs designed to manage disease in various livestock commodities such as cattle, swine, and cervids.Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing and brands reactor animals.Conducting elementary statistical, quantitative, or qualitative analysis.Assisting veterinarians and laboratory support personnel in a variety of routine duties relative to animal disease control and eradication.Attaching numbered tags to tested animals ears and recording tag numbers and animal descriptions on blood test record forms.
Position Start Date:
04/03/2026
Position Close Date:
04/10/2026
Salary Offered: 17.45 - 28.29 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 - Saul T. Wilson, Jr. 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 Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Internship. Consider also applying to announcement PX-12925798-26-VSH if you are interested in the GS-07/09 grade levels.
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 enrolled in a degree seeking program at the undergraduate level in pre-veterinary, biomedical science, veterinary medical science, animal science, public health, or a closely related field of study. Undergraduate level students are expected to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at an accredited veterinary school or college within the United States upon graduation from bachelor's program. Applicants can qualify by meeting the EDUCATION requirements specified below. EDUCATION: GS-4: Completion of 2 full academic years (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) of post-high school study or an associate's degree. GS-5: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
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:Support of program management and/or animal health information systems, including information gathering and data collection; data verification, tracking, coding, and entry; and document review and literature searches.Observing and/or performing testing and identification activities for programs designed to manage disease in various livestock commodities such as cattle, swine, and cervids.Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing and brands reactor animals.Conducting elementary statistical, quantitative, or qualitative analysis.Assisting veterinarians and laboratory support personnel in a variety of routine duties relative to animal disease control and eradication.Attaching numbered tags to tested animals ears and recording tag numbers and animal descriptions on blood test record forms.
Position Start Date:
04/03/2026
Position Close Date:
04/10/2026
Salary Offered: 17.45 - 28.29 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!