These positions all require a DVM or equivalent degree as well as a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Montana
One veterinarian is the State Veterinarian and the Division Administrator. This position also oversees the Veterinarian Diagnostic Laboratory and the Meat, Milk & Egg Bureau.
One veterinarian is the Assistant State Veterinarian and the Animal Health Bureau Chief who is responsible for administering animal health programs and incidents. This position oversees the Animal Health Import Office, the Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area and the Federal Animal Disease programs.
One veterinarian works full time on the Brucellosis program to conduct brucellosis testing and outreach
One veterinarian works on emergency preparedness, animal disease issues, and diseases with public health implications.
All of these positions require POST certification.
Two positions, each .50 FTE Animal Health and .50 FTE Brands, perform field supervisor duties and administer animal health and brands laws. These positions each cover a different geographic area in the state.
One position manages the Yellowstone National Park Bison Program and supervises the other bison program staff.
One position works full time in the YNP bison program and works to maintain separation of YNP bison and cattle and works to maintain separation of YNP bison and cattle. This effort is necessary to mitigate the risk of transmission of brucellosis from infected YNP bison to cattle.