Veterinary Medical Officer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a veterinarian directing and supervising military food safety and quality assurance programs. This Position is a temporary position and may be extended in 1 Year increments up to maximum of 3 years. This position is an obligated position.

Provide veterinary medical care, surgical care, and treatment to Military Working Dogs (MWDs), military horses, and other government-owned animals.

Examine, vaccinate, and treat animals within the scope of veterinary service guidelines.

Explains medical findings to clients, maintains medical treatment records using the proper Problem-Oriented Medical Record format and documents findings in legible animal health records.

Organizes, provides, and supervises food safety and inspection services.

Serves as consultant to the Medical Treatment Facility Commander and the Installation Commander on animal bites, rabies control, and zoonotic disease control within established regulation and guidelines.

Provides training and guidance to both civilian and military personnel on food safety and sanitation and military food facilities.