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Posted: January 6, 2026 (9 days ago)

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Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) NF-04

U.S. Army Medical Command

Department of the Army

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Salary

$90,000 - $95,000

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a veterinarian at a military veterinary clinic in California, where you'll provide routine check-ups, diagnose and treat illnesses or 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 can handle physical tasks like lifting animals and working in a busy clinic environment.

The role focuses on preventive health advice and maintaining accurate records for privately owned pets.

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 including standing, kneeling, restraining animals, and exposure to noise
  • Experience examining animals, treating diseases/injuries, conducting surgeries, and maintaining medical records
  • Skills in collecting and testing body fluids/tissues, interpreting lab results, and issuing health certificates
  • Ability to provide oversight and direction to animal health assistants on nursing and care standards
  • Highly preferred: Active USDA/APHIS accreditation

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Lemoore 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, 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. 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFAV-26-12859850