Extension Specialist/Veterinarian
- 503190
- Remote Locations, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 12-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Apr 7 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Sam Smallidge, 575-646-5944, ssmallid@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at New Mexico State University invites applications for a dynamic and service-oriented Extension Veterinarian.
Position Details
Position Title: Extension Specialist/Veterinarian
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 311000-EXTENSN ANIMAL RESOURCES
Location: Cooperative Extension Service
Offsite Location (if applicable): Open to locations within New Mexico
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: 100% Extension appointment. State-wide responsibilities will require significant travel in-state and out-of-state. Position can be located within the state of New Mexico, but preferred to be located on the main campus in Las Cruces.
• Provide leadership in Extension programming focused on livestock health, disease
prevention, and public health concerns related to animal agriculture.
• Develop and deliver educational resources, workshops, and training for Extension agents,
producers, and youth programs (e.g., 4-H, FFA).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on animal health issues including zoonotic diseases,
regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, livestock specialists, state and federal agencies, and
producer organizations.
• Conduct applied research related to animal health and publish findings in peer-reviewed
journals and Extension publications.
• Support Extension agents through consultations and field visits.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and professional development
activities.
• Promote CES programs within the state to meet the LEADS 2025 goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
• Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS.)
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
• DVM from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Five years of clinical practice including experience with livestock
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New
Mexico.
• Demonstrated interest in Extension education and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in beef cattle, small ruminant, or other livestock health and production systems
relevant to New Mexico.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced training (e.g., M.S., Ph.D., or board certification) in a related field.
• Experience in adult education, Extension, or outreach programming in a variety of modalities including face to face, virtual and written.
• Familiarity with animal health issues in arid/semi-arid regions.
• Familiarity with Beef Quality Assurance programs and other animal welfare certifications
Special Certification/Licensure:
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
-Your resume/cv
-Cover letter
-Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
- Concise statement of Extension & outreach interests, goals and objectives for this position (2 page maximum)
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
