Veterinarian NF-04

U.S. Army Medical Command • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Wright-Patterson Veterinary Treatment Facility. The veterinarian provides care for privately owned animals, including wellness appointments, examinations, treatment of diseases and injuries, and surgeries. The veterinarian advises owners on immunizations and disease prevention; collects samples for diagnostic testing; performs and interprets laboratory findings; and issues health certificates. The role also includes maintaining legal medical records and directing and overseeing Animal Health Assistants on veterinary nursing skills, medical standards, and animal care.

The position requires the ability to obtain or renew USDA/APHIS accreditation within the first 60 days of employment. Occasional Saturday work may be needed for special events. Work schedule is determined after hire. This is a part-time position with at least 20 guaranteed hours per week and a schedule of 20–39 hours per week. The appointment is identified as term or temporary in the scheduling information; no specific appointment type or end date is stated for this position.

Salary is $50.24–$56.95 per hour ($104,850–$118,850 annually), prorated based on a 40-hour work week. Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), or equivalent degree from a veterinary school or college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
• Valid, unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine in any U.S. state.
• Provide official transcripts before hire; unofficial transcripts may be submitted for initial qualification screening.
• Ability to obtain or renew USDA/APHIS accreditation within the first 60 days of employment.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; a favorable suitability determination is required.
• Submit a successful background investigation to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency no later than 30 calendar days after entry on duty or placement for internal candidates.
• No aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments.
• Ability to lift animals and supplies up to 45 pounds, and occasionally more than 45 pounds with help.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and to restrain animals, kneel, reach, and sit as required.
• Must have use of fingers; both hands and both legs are required.
• Must be able to receive all mandated immunizations for direct-patient or veterinary work under AR 40-562, chapter 4-1.
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events as needed by management.
• Resume must be two pages or less and clearly document relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full course credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Active USDA/APHIS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellness appointments for privately owned animals.
• Advise animal owners on proper immunizations and disease prevention.
• Examine animals and treat diseases and injuries.
• Conduct surgeries.
• Maintain legal medical health records.
• Collect tissue, feces, blood, urine, and other body fluids for examination and diagnostic testing.
• Perform and interpret laboratory findings.
• Issue health certificates.
• Direct and oversee Animal Health Assistants regarding veterinary nursing skills, veterinary medical standards, and animal care.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance.
• Eligible employees may participate in 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Eligible employees receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree