VS2015The Future of Veterinary Services

VS is evolving to meet the needs of 21st century animal health

Organizational Evolution

Process

2010:Grassroots involvemen

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2009:Workgroups

2008:

Concept

Look at the scope of Veterinary Services’ technical activities

Implement changes in regulations, policy and guidance

Lead efforts to transform the culture of APHIS by focusing on how VS does business

Assure alignment with USDA priorities

Strategy

VS VisionAs the recognized animal health leader, and trusted partner, Veterinary Services safeguards the health of animals, people and the environment

GoalsTransform the VS culture to meet the evolving needs of the animal health community

Build new collaborations and partnerships while sustaining existing ones

Optimize and leverage our unique competencies in animal health to meet the demands of the 21st century

Support readiness and response, thus balancing the needs of animal agriculture with the interests of people and the environment

Invest in an integrated technical infrastructure to support the VS mission

Rapid decision makingWorkforce flexibilityKey relationship and mutual goal identificationInformation sharingOptimal surveillance competenciesWorld class diagnostic capabilitiesEnhanced ability to evaluate and address animal health trendsScience-based approaches to animal and animal product movementBusiness continuity planningAdvanced systems for secure data acquisition and delivery

Selected Objectives

Veterinary Services is…

Animal Health