Veterinary Medical Officer

Provide veterinary medical care, surgical care, and treatment to Military Working Dogs (MWDs), military horses, and other government-owned animals. Examine, vaccinate, and treat animals within the scope of veterinary service guidelines. Explains medical findings to clients, maintains medical treatment records using the proper Problem-Oriented Medical Record format and documents findings in legible animal health records. Organizes, provides, and supervises food safety and inspection services. Serves as consultant to the Medical Treatment Facility Commander and the Installation Commander on animal bites, rabies control, and zoonotic disease control within established regulation and guidelines. Provides training and guidance to both civilian and military personnel on food safety and sanitation and military food facilities.