Equine Veterinarian, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

The Division of Environmental Health, part of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, aims to prevent and manage illnesses and injuries caused by environmental and workplace health risks. With a team of 1,000 professionals, the Division conducts outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement across a wide range of areas, including environmental investigations, lead poisoning prevention, occupational health, injury prevention, food safety, childcare, radiation control, water and air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health, and pest management.

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a dedicated and experienced Equine Veterinarian to support its mission of protecting public health through oversight of the city's commercial horse industry. This role focuses on ensuring the health, safety, and humane treatment of horses used in carriage services, rentals, and exhibitions across New York City. Exciting Career Opportunity for a Veterinarian Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare and public health in one of the world's most dynamic urban environments. You'll play a central role in shaping policy, educating stakeholders, and ensuring the ethical treatment of NYC's working horses.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Conduct inspections of stables and surveys of rental horses in Central Park and other areas throughout New York City.
Investigate complaints related to rental horses and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Review required documentation, including Certificates of Health for commercially used horses, to verify completeness and legal compliance.
Maintain and update training materials for the Horse Drawn Carriage Operator's course, and administer practical examinations as needed. Monitor the environmental health and safety conditions of licensed horses, enforcing laws that ensure humane working environments.
Educate horse and stable owners on applicable laws, regulations, and rabies prevention requirements for owned animals.
Evaluate animal exposure cases and provide appropriate public health recommendations.
Review health documentation and living conditions for animals involved in exhibit requests, and conduct inspections of those exhibits.
Advise the Department on strategies to enhance industry compliance and animal welfare standards.
Collaborate with veterinarians and other public officials on relevant issues as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in New York State
Experience in equine medicine strongly preferred
Basic knowledge of public health principles and animal welfare regulations
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.


Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid New York State license to practice veterinary medicine.

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.