Clemson Livestock Poultry Health

The SCDNR is hiring a veterinarian. Please have a look below for information.

Veterinarian Specialist This employee will serve as the Wildlife Veterinarian for SCDNR and will support the Department's wildlife health program through surveillance, diagnostics, response, and management of wildlife diseases.Job Duties IncludeConducting year-round wildlife morbidity and mortality investigations across ta...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. To date, this is the only known case of NWS in the U.S.

USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS confirms New World screwworm in a Texas calf; immediate containment, surveillance, and sterile fly release are underway to protect livestock.

***Animal and Public Health Alert***

The offices of Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health (the Animal Health Programs, the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center, the South Carolina Meat-Poultry Inspection Department, and the State Veterinarian's Office) are closed today in oberservance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Our lab's sample receiving section is open from 10 AM - 2 PM to meet your diagnostic needs. Our office hours return to normal on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

"We don't know them all, but we owe them all." — Unknown

The offices of the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center are closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Our sample receiving section is open from 10 AM - 2 PM to meet your diagnostic needs. We will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

We remember and honor those today who gave their lives in service to our country.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Catherine Harris! Your experience as both an animal agriculture regulator and a veterinarian working directly within the industry will bring a great perspective to Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.

Clemson Livestock Poultry Health Names Catherine Harris Deputy State Veterinarian Harris said the unit’s unique organizational structure, which includes its adjacency to Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, and the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, was a major draw and provides opportunity for collaborations that will...

The Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health offices (the Animal Health Programs, the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center, the South Carolina Meat-Poultry Inspection Department, and the State Veterinarian’s office) are closed today in observance of the state holiday. Our offices will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

The CVDC Sample Receiving section is open today from 10 AM - 2 PM to meet your animal health diagnostic needs.

Thank you for the shout-out, State Rep. Randy Ligon!

We are proud of the trust given to us by the State of South Carolina 125 years ago to support our livestock industries and protecting our food supply. Here’s to the next 125!

I had the privilege of introducing and congratulating Clemson’s Department of Animal Science today as they celebrated 125 years of service to South Carolina.

For generations, they’ve played an important role in supporting agriculture and helping keep our food supply safe. We’re grateful for their continued impact on our state. 🌴

Please share .... Position #'s 110356 and 110357.

Apply at this link: https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health offices (Animal Health Programs, Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center, the South Carolina Meat-Poultry Inspection Department, and the State Veterinarian Office) are closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.

The Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center's sample receiving section is open from 10 AM to 2 PM.

We will resume regular business operations on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Have a safe holiday!