Are there vets in the military

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Careers and Employability Service Students. Graduate jobs. Types of jobs. Print Email this Page. Return to the Vets homepage Your next steps Book a careers appointment. The upper age limit for applications is 29 years and 11 months. All initial applications need to be made online. Your initial application is then screened for any medical or physical reasons that you could not join the Army, such as asthma. Check the full list of medical conditions. The recruiter wants to know you fully understand the role you are applying to, that is the role will involve predominantly small animal work, and that you would be an officer first and foremost, and a vet second.

The Veterinary Officer Familiarisation visit. This is a two-day event that includes a tour of the North Luffenham site, talks about rank progression and an opportunity to talk to veterinary officers about deployment, training and any other questions you have Bursary applicants only. If you are applying for the bursary you would attend a briefing. The briefing is designed to prepare candidates for the next stage.

During the briefing candidates are categorised to identify anyone needing further development before attending the Army Officer Selection Board. Army Officer Selection Board. This is a four-day event not specifically for veterinary officers, but the RAVC will be assessing candidates.

These services are an important benefit for service members and their families. These clinical platforms also provide a critical training and proficiency base for Army veterinarians.

Authorized veterinary services, for both active duty and retired personnel, are the same for personnel living on or off post. The military veterinary treatment facility is operated by the veterinary officer or designated civilian veterinarian in charge, and all assistants are under their direct supervision. Veterinary services will not be provided in support of any commercial operations raising animals pet or livestock for sale or profit.

Cooperation and referral between civilian and military veterinary personnel is strongly encouraged. Participation of military veterinary service personnel in local and state veterinary activities such as associations, immunization campaigns, fairs, epizootic control programs, public relations functions, etc. The vital "One Health" human and animal health effort may require government and civilian veterinarians to partner in an overwhelming event such as natural or man-made disasters or disease outbreaks.

Army veterinarians may be authorized to assist the local veterinary association or other appropriate civilian authority in these situations, upon request and, with the approval of their chain of command.

In the event clarification is needed on the activities of a particular military veterinary treatment facility, the president of the local veterinary association should first contact the veterinary officer in charge, and if further clarification is needed, the American Veterinary Medical Association.

New veterinarian Answers to the questions you're facing as you start out in your professional life. Rising professional Early-career resources to continue your professional and personal growth. Step 1 You will complete two 2-week courses at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to form the basis of your military training.

Step 2 Your trade specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience. As a Veterinary Officer, you'll be paid on a daily rate commensurate to your qualifications. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Veterinary Officer. This is available as a part time Army role. Back to role results. Key Responsibilities. Work in challenging and hostile environments. Take responsibility and make decisions. Lead and manage people. Use patience and a consistent approach to get the best out of animals.

Carry out other military duties.