OVM EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

OVM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the elimination of barriers that restrict the employment opportunities available to women, minorities and the disabled. We recognize that equal employment opportunity requires affirmative steps to ensure the full utilization of people of all backgrounds who possess the best available skills. OVM provides equal employment opportunities for the good of the public and on the basis of merit and fitness without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed, age (for persons 40 and older), mental or physical disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation or pregnancy. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, assignment, promotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, reinstatement, benefits, education, tuition assistance and termination. We affirm our commitment to good faith efforts to attain these goals and pledge our support for the objectives of the Affirmative Action Plan and for a work environment free of discrimination. The Affirmative Action Plan will be updated and revised annually in accordance with court interpretations and changes made to the applicable laws and regulations in order to assure true equal employment opportunity for all. It is the policy of OVM not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. We are an equal opportunity employer.