| Job Title : |
Veterinary officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, Army, Officers |
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| Job Description |
Government-owned dogs, horses, and other animals fall under the care of the Army Veterinary Corps officer. About one-third of Army veterinary corps officers are also responsible for research and development in such areas as breast cancer research and vaccine development. Other duties include:
· Delivering public health programs to soldiers and civilians
· Teaching veterinary techniques
· Commanding and managing soldiers at all levels of command
Training
To become an Army veterinary corps officer, you must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. veterinary school and have a current license. You must also complete an officer basic leadership course, which is a basic orientation course to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine, and basic soldier and leader skills. Training lasts between 10 and 14 weeks, depending on your specialty.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army veterinary corps officer should:
· Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
· Be physically fit
· Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
· Show respect for all personnel
In time, you may achieve an advanced level with increasing levels of leadership and responsibility in overall strategic planning and supervision. |
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