Matthew Shockey
Supervisory Animal Care Veterinarian at Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Richmond, VA, US
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Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Richmond, VA, US • 250 - 499 EmployeesGovernment
Established in 1877, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship.VDACS is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.VDACS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates with disabilities to applyVirginia's agricultural production is one of the most diverse in the nation. Many Virginia commodities and products rank in the top 15 among all U.S. states. The agency is headquartered in Richmond and has several field offices, four regional diagnostic animal health laboratories and a global network of representatives promoting Virginia products internationally. VDACS is located within the Governor's Secretariat of Agriculture and Forestry and has both economic development and regulatory responsibilities under state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services is appointed by the Governor and serves on a number of state boards and councils. The department is organized into three operating divisions: Division of Animal and Food Industry Services, Division of Consumer Protection, and Division of Marketing & Development as well as the Commissioner's Office and Administrative and Financial Services.