Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman recently announced the hiring of Dr. Roger Dudley for the position of state veterinarian. Dudley has worked for NDA since 2011, serving as state epidemiologist and deputy state veterinarian.
“Dr. Dudley has extensive experience in veterinary medicine, an excellent understanding of animal epidemiology and outstanding leadership skills,” said Wellman.
“He already has established relationships with veterinarians throughout the state and with USDA officials. He is the best person for the job of keeping Nebraska’s livestock healthy and safe.”
Dudley earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University. Prior to working for the state of Nebraska, he worked at the Gothenburg Animal Hospital from 1996-2011, working his way up from associate veterinarian to owning and operating the business.
In addition to working in veterinary medicine in Nebraska, Dudley has also worked in Iowa and Minnesota.
