Fort Knox, Kentucky
Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care), NF-04 Job Opening in Fort Knox, Kentucky - ** To apply for this position please visit: (preferred method) or contact the APG Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office via the email listed in this announcement.
Become a part of the Army's Global Veterinary Medical Practice (GVMP) ? A challenging yet rewarding employment opportunity! The GVMP operates veterinary treatment facilities (VTFs) on most military installations for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. Your work will be dedicated to pet health within the military community and in support of the United States Army Medical Command. Animal Health is an integral part of the Army's public health mission and touches the lives of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, military members, and their families.
GVMP employees work closely with both Military Veterinary Medical Officers and civilian Veterinarians to provide quality healthcare to privately owned animals and deliver the highest level of customer service while adhering to federal and state guidelines and regulations. Due to this organization's unique mission, GVMP relies heavily on a motivated and dedicated workforce. We strive to deliver quality care by placing importance on maintaining a diverse team of multi-disciplinary professionals.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 /year
Travel Required: Not Required
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet requirements for this position
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A one year probationary period may be required
Official college transcript and valid state veterinary license
Duties:
Performs professional veterinary work that involves the investigation, examination, treatment, and control of animals. Diagnoses animal health problems; vaccinates against diseases, such as distemper and rabies; medicates animals suffering from infections or illnesses; treats and dresses wounds, seat fractures; performs surgery; and advise owners about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding. Issues health certificates. Performs and interprets laboratory findings. Maintains health records and prepares reports as necessary. Includes other related duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION ARE OUTLINED IN PD #AL620:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Best Qualified, Physical Requirements and Conditions of Employment
** Qualified Preference-eligible candidates meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management first.
If an additional list is required, Non-Preference Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management.
Lastly, if no selection was made off of the previous lists, management may make selections for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications only.**
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). Must possess an unrestricted, valid state license to practice veterinary medicine.
**Best Qualified: Possess active or ability to obtain/renew United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation (if currently not in possession, must be able to obtain within first 60-days of employment).
Physical requirement: Ability to lift 40 lbs and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.
Required supporting documentation:
Unofficial college/university transcripts may be uploaded for initial qualification screening. Official transcripts must be provided prior to time of hire.
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.
Conditions of Employment:
If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events - as needed by management.
A physical examination and immunizations are required to work in a veterinary environment.
Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments. Long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.
You can use two (2) methods to apply for this job:
Electronically (Preferred):
Manually : Please contact the APG NAF HR office via the email listed in this announcement (preferred method) or call
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
For more information about the NAF Benefits please visit:
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Work schedule to be determined after hire. No TDY, shift work, or holidays.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local Commuting area (within 50 mile radius) of installation being hired for to include any location that enables you to commute to and from on a daily basis.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 /year
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