Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care)
Location: Ellsworth AFB South Dakota
Description: Department of the Army is at the momment seeking for Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) right now, this position will be placed in South Dakota. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. US Army Veterinary Services operates as a subsidiary of Public Health Command. Their mission is to provide military veterinary! services in support of United States Army Medical Command and Department of Defense missions. The civilian function of the Veterinary Services is a supplemental mission which exists to assist soldiers and their families in the field of animal health and care.
This is a FLEX 00 position with the Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF). The incumbent performs professional veterinary work that involves the investigation, examination, treatment, and population 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; performs basic veterinary surgery including spays, neuters, dental cleanings and extractions, skin biopsies and minor mass removals; instructs technicians on patient care; educates clients on preventive medicine, surgical sterilization, weight control, senior care, and pet import for oversea! s travel. Provides emergency care as needed and other related ! duties as directed.
Work Environment: The Ellsworth AFB VTF is a limited-care veterinary clinic offering medical services to the pets of U.S. active-duty military, retirees, and their dependents. Additionally, we are the primary medical treatment facility for U.S. government-owned animals stationed at Ellsworth AFB. The successful applicant can expect to work with the pets of our clientele, with limited exposure to the government-owned animals. We are looking for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys the flexible and challenging environment of working in a military setting. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Direct Deposit is required
Social Security card is required 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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 be licensed or able to transfer a current license from an alternate state, (in the state of South Dakota) to practice veterinary medicine and be accredited to issue health certificates.
Highly Preferred Criteria: Knowledge of Small Animal Diseases.
Best Qualified Criteria: Possess previous experience performing Small Animal Surgery.
Possess a degree of Doctor of Veterinary M! edicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VM! D), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA).
Conditions of employment :
1. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.
3. All required background check of AR 215-3 must be successfully completed and maintained. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquir! ies (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position;to include a health assessment. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Minimum Qualifications, Highly Preferred Criteria, Best Qualified CriteriaExperience in Clinical Care,Experience in Veterinary Science, Experience in Animal Diagnostics, and Medical Documentation Requirements.
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.
Applicants meeting the best qualified criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. BENEFITS:
Flexible positions do not entitle an employee to Army NAF Benefits.
Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
OTHER ! INFORMATION:
The Department of the Army provides reasonable acc! ommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case 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.
The Department of Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are an equal opportunity employer.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:35:54 GMT