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Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) NF-04

U.S. Army Medical Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$85,000 - $86,400

per year

Closes

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a veterinarian at a military clinic in Japan, where you'll provide routine check-ups, treat illnesses and injuries in pets owned by service members, perform surgeries, and guide animal health assistants.

It's ideal for a licensed vet with hands-on experience in animal care who is comfortable with physical demands and working in a limited medical environment overseas.

Candidates with extra accreditation in animal health inspection will stand out.

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited school
  • Valid unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine in any US state
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs and perform physical tasks like standing, walking, restraining animals, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods
  • Experience examining animals, treating diseases/injuries, conducting surgeries, and collecting samples for diagnostics
  • Proficiency in interpreting lab results, issuing health certificates, and maintaining medical records
  • Skills in advising pet owners on immunizations and disease prevention
  • Ability to oversee and train Animal Health Assistants in veterinary standards and care

Full Job Description

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Additional information can be found in the "Next Steps" section under the "Additional Information" section of this announcement.

*** This position is located at the Kadena Veterinary Treatment Facility. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: 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).

Possess a valid unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine (may be a valid state license from any US state). Official transcripts must be provided prior to time of hire.

Unofficial college/university transcripts may be uploaded for initial qualification screening In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess active United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation.

Physical Requirement: Ability to lift 45 lbs and long periods of standing, walking, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.

Must have use of fingers; Both hand and both legs are required; Position requires exposure to intermittent excessive noise. The information provided on your resume should be clear and specific.

You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed. Major Duties:

  • Serves as the clinic Veterinarian performing wellness appointments on a population of privately-owned animals and advising owners on proper immunizations and disease prevention.
  • Examine animals, treat diseases and injuries, conduct surgeries. Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, and other body fluids for examination and diagnostic testing.
  • Performs and interprets laboratory findings. Issues health certificates.
  • Perform administrative duties such as maintaining legal medical health records.
  • Provides direction and oversight to Animal Health Assistants with regards to veterinary nursing skills, veterinary medical standards, and animal care.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFAV-26-12930644