Utah Code § 4-2-402: State veterinarian responsibilities.

(1) The state veterinarian shall:

(a) coordinate the department's responsibilities for:

(i) the promotion of animal health; and

(ii) the diagnosis, surveillance, and prevention of animal disease;

(b) aid the meat inspection manager, whose duties are specified by the commissioner, in the direction of the inspection of meat and poultry; and

(c) perform other official duties assigned by the commissioner.

(2) The state veterinarian shall be a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act.