Hi, Dr. Hallie Hasel here. I’ve been a field veterinary medical officer for USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the past eight years. I work in western Kansas, an area with very large dairies, feedlots and some swine operations.
I’m a veterinarian because I have a desire to work in both agriculture and the livestock industry, especially in rural areas. I started out in private practice. I spent 10 years as the sole proprietor of a mixed animal practice and loved it. However, I had the chance to sell my practice right as this APHIS job became available and I took it. It’s been a great decision.
