Veterinarian NF-04

U.S. Army Medical Command • Patrick AFB, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Patrick AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility. The veterinarian provides care to privately owned animals, including wellness appointments, immunization and disease-prevention advice, examinations, treatment of diseases and injuries, and surgery. The role also includes maintaining legal medical health records, collecting samples for diagnostic testing, performing and interpreting laboratory findings, and issuing health certificates.

The veterinarian directs and oversees Animal Health Assistants in veterinary nursing skills, veterinary medical standards, and animal care. The position requires USDA/APHIS accreditation within the first 60 days of employment if not already held, and may require occasional Saturday work for special events. The work schedule is flexible/intermittent, with no guaranteed weekly hours and scheduling between 0 and 40 hours per week based on mission needs; the schedule will be determined after hire.

Requirements

• Possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, such as a Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), from a veterinary school or college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine from any U.S. state.
• Provide official transcripts before hire; unofficial college or university transcripts may be submitted for initial qualification screening.
• 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.
• Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Have no aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments.
• Be able to lift animals and supplies up to 45 pounds and, on occasion, heavier items with assistance.
• Be able to stand, walk, restrain animals, kneel, reach, and sit for extended periods.
• Have use of fingers, both hands, and both legs.
• Be able to work with intermittent excessive noise and receive all mandated immunizations for direct-patient or veterinary-environment work under AR 40-562, chapter 4-1.
• Be able to work occasional Saturdays for special events as needed by management.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less that clearly and specifically documents relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Active USDA/APHIS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness appointments for privately owned animals.
• Advise animal owners on appropriate immunizations and disease prevention.
• Examine animals and treat diseases and injuries.
• Conduct surgeries.
• Maintain legal medical health records.
• Collect body 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, 401(k) and retirement plans, 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.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree