Animal Health Technician - Fort Myer, United States - U.S. Army Military District of Washington

U.S. Army Military District of Washington

Verified Company

Fort Myer, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Perform and record monthly stable inspections; estimate weights of working equines and administer preventive medical products, to include vaccinations and other supplements.
Coordinate with and aid Animal Care Specialists with monthly and quarterly veterinary specific training.
Analyze and evaluate environmental sanitation programs for the herd, quarantines, when necessary, conditions, isolates, vaccinates and assists in implementing preventive medicine procedures.
Assist veterinarian with examinations, emergencies, and routine procedures.
Perform and assist various patient exams for working equines to include, but not limited to, joint injections, lameness exams, prepurchase examinations, diagnostic imaging, colic workups, laceration and wound repairs, etc.
Administer preanesthetic and IV anesthetic induction agents as directed by veterinarian.
Oversee the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment 68T personnel, the treatment room and medical logistics for the equine mission.
Ensure the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated, and integrated into the strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Preemployment and annual physicals while in the position.
Must possess and/or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Stateissued driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Government driver's license in order to operate Government vehicles to drive to various sites.
May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include weekends, holidays, and/or oncall duty hours.
Use of protective clothing, safety devices and equipment required.
Position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
Position has been identified as Key and Mission Essential (See 'Additional Information' section for more details).
This is a drug testing position must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Must sign DA Form 5019R.
Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is required up to 10% of the time for travel to other locations for training, mission support, prepurchase exams, and other activities for readiness.
Must possess a valid Stateissued driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Government driver's license in order to operate Government vehicles to drive to various sites.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes
1) Directing work with equine on a farm or ranch;
2) Providing veterinary technical support to the equine veterinarians;
3) Maintaining equine medical records;
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4) Performing equine handling to ensure standard care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS08).

OR

OR

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Animal Husbandry
Communications
Safety and Quality Care
Teaches Others

Education:

Additional information:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Field Medical position.
If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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This is a Mission Essential
position: if this area experiences severe weather conditions that result in the installation being closed for normal business operations, you are still required to report for or remain on duty to maintain infrastructure operations, health, safety, and security.
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Position has been designated as Key**:This position shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the agency to function effectively. Because of the essential nature of this position, shall require that it not be filled by members of the National Guard, Ready R