Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) NF-04

at  US Army Medical Command

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 40 lbs and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.

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
• Active State Veterinary License
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree
• USDA accreditation
• DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• 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.

• How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

• Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number 12379285. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
• Manually: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/16/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

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
• Active State Veterinary License
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree
• USDA accreditation
• DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• 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.
Help

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