NAF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

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.