Veterinary Medical Officer - McGuire AFB, United States - Department Of The Army

    Department Of The Army
    Department Of The Army McGuire AFB, United States

    1 month ago

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    Part time
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    This position is located at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Veterinary Treatment Facility.

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    Duties

    • 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.