QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA).
• Possess a valid unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine (may be a valid state license from any US state).
• Official transcripts must be provided prior to time of hire. Unofficial college/university transcripts may be uploaded for initial qualification screening

Best Qualified Criteria:

• Possess active United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to lift 45 lbs and long periods of standing, walking, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.
• Must have use of fingers; Both hand and both legs are required; Position requires exposure to intermittent excessive noise.

The information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.

EDUCATION

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

THE BELOW ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED AND MAY BE NEEDED TO SUPPORT A QUALIFICATION AND/OR A CLAIMED PRIORITY/PREFERENCE:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• License
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD)
• Active State Veterinary License
• USDA certificate
• Transition Assistance Stamp Card for Involuntarily Separated Military Preference/ DD Form 1173 to support Family Member’s use of Preference
• DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority
• PCS Orders
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Serves as the clinic Veterinarian performing wellness appointments on a population of privately-owned animals and advising owners on proper immunizations and disease prevention.
• Examine animals, treat diseases and injuries, conduct surgeries. Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, and other body fluids for examination and diagnostic testing.
• Performs and interprets laboratory findings. Issues health certificates.
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining legal medical health records.
• Provides direction and oversight to Animal Health Assistants with regards to veterinary nursing skills, veterinary medical standards, and animal care.