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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

Recent

Salary

$105,000 - $120,000

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a veterinarian at a military base clinic in Hawaii, where you'll provide routine check-ups, treat illnesses and injuries, perform surgeries, and guide pet owners on keeping their animals healthy.

It's ideal for a licensed vet who enjoys hands-on animal care in a structured setting and can handle physical tasks like lifting and standing for long periods.

Experience with lab work and supervising assistants will make you 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 including standing, kneeling, reaching, and restraining animals for extended periods
  • Use of both hands and legs, with exposure to intermittent excessive noise
  • Official transcripts required prior to hire (unofficial acceptable for initial screening)
  • USDA/APHIS accreditation (highly preferred for best qualification)
  • Experience in examining animals, treating diseases/injuries, surgeries, and maintaining medical records

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Schofield Barracks 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-26-12859865