ANNOUNCEMENT #08-04-01 OPENING:
09-APR-08
TO: All
Qualified Applicants CLOSING: Until Filled
TITLE: Veterinary Medical Officer – NF-0701-IV
CATEGORY: Flexible SALARY: $36.00
per hour
LOCATION: Veterinary Clinic
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides authorized routine care
which are non-emergency in nature and include examinations, vaccinations,
parasite control, surgery, and laboratory testing,
evaluations and treatments for authorized privately owned animals and
government-owned military working dog. Theseservices will be provided in accordance with AFI
48-131 and the American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) policy statement. Performs and interprets various laboratory
procedures to include routine hematological tests, fecal exams, heartworm
tests, cultures, skin scraping, ear swabs, urinalysis, and other lab tests as facilities
allow. Provides client education
concerning pet animals and explains medical findings and prescribes treatment
to animal owner. Conducts
physical examinations prior to the issuance of health certification and release
of quarantined rabies suspects.
Makes appropriate, legible entries in animal health records in
accordance with prescribed formats to accurately document all actions taken in
providing services to the animals. Prepares lists of vaccines, medications and supplies needed to
maintain clinical operations.
Prepares required reports and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of veterinary medical principles and
concepts required through degree as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Medicine/Veterinary
Medical Doctor or equivalent degree. Must be a graduate of a veterinary school accredited by the AVMA. Posession of an unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in Arizona. Ability to apply this knowledge to accurately
diagnose, treat and perform duties. Ability to conduct animal disease prevention and control programs. Ability to communicate
medical findings and treatment both orally and in writing. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
of time and be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds. Must be physically and
mentally able to safely and efficiently perform the full range of duties,
without creating hazards to themselves or others. Subject to satisfactory
completion of pre-employment physical.
Subject to satisfactory completion of National Agency
Checks. Education can be
substituted for experience.
1. External applicants should
submit OF 612, Optional Application For Federal
Employment to the Human Resources Office (HRO) by the closing date. Current NAF employees may apply by submitting
AF Form 2550. These are available in the
HRO. Applicants will receive
consideration without regards to race, religion, sex, color, national origin,
physical handicap, marital status, age lawful political activity, or membership
in any lawful group.
2. Request this announcement be conspicuously posted
on your employee bulletin board. For
further information or guidance in completing the AF Forms, call 228-2408.