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Job Description
The Public Health Command (3) at Luke AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility is hiring an Animal Health Assistant NF-03 to aid veterinary care for military working animals and pets.
In this part-time role (20 hours per week), you’ll assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, administer medications and vaccinations, perform diagnostic tests, and offer client education on preventive care and husbandry.
This role is best-suited for individuals with hands-on experience in a veterinary medical setting who are comfortable with animal handling, sterile techniques, and medical recordkeeping. The role is based on Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and calls for a commitment to occasional Saturday perform for unique events.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $41,110 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for the Animal Health Assistant NF-03 post, you must have at least six months of demonstrated background in a veterinary medical setting. This expertise should involve proficiency in medical terminology, sterile techniques, animal restraint, radiological procedures, and recording medical history using ccSOAP format.
- Minimum six (6) months of demonstrated experience straight related to the responsibilities, gained through useful submission in a Veterinary Medical setting.
- Experience must display insight, clinical abilities, and aptitudes essential to perform successfully under AVMA or equivalent (e.g., VMSB) guidelines.
- Proficiency in core medical terminology.
- Ability to use correct sterile techniques.
- Skill in putting in suitable restraint techniques for routine medical and diagnostic procedures, covering right radiological techniques.
- Proficiency in recording medical history and treatment in ccSOAP (Chief Complaint Subjective Goal Assessment Strategy).
- Ability to explain offering details and/or treatment scheme to clients as directed by the veterinarian.
- Experience determining preventive wellness schemes, such as called for medical treatments and vaccinations set on patient medical history.
- Aptitude to employ in-house laboratory equipment to perform diagnostic tests and conduct routine maintenance.
- Extremely Preferred: Possess or capacity to obtain a registration, license, or certification as a veterinary assistant through an accredited plan (e.g., NAVTA).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarian in getting ready for and during surgical procedures, covering preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and suture material.
- Monitor patients using an anesthetic machine and continuously inform medical staff of adjusts in patient condition during surgery.
- Assist as a scrubbed surgical assistant when needed.
- Get ready and administer vaccinations, oral and topical medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Prepare and dispense prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.
- Put in knowledge of widespread topics to assist clients in solving typical husbandry issues.
- Provide individualized wellness counseling to clients on preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle threats, and veterinary care.
- Use in-house laboratory equipment to perform diagnostic tests and run routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Record medical history and treatment blueprints using ccSOAP format.
- Clarify item info and treatment schemes to clients as directed by the veterinarian.
Conditions & Requirements
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card called for.
- Must gather qualification/eligibility/background conditions for this role.
- Satisfactorily finalize an employment verification (E-Verify) inspect.
- A one-year probationary period may be needed.
- Aptitude to operate occasional Saturdays for special events.
- Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, powerful odors, needles, or keen instruments.
- Capacity to lift animals and supplies up to 45 pounds, and occasionally greater than 45 pounds with assistance.
- Lengthy periods of standing, walking, restraining, kneeling, and reaching.
- Must have use of fingers; both hands and both legs required; exposure to intermittent excessive noise.
- Successful background investigation submission to DCSA within 30 calendar days after entry on responsibility.
Benefits
- Health and life insurance enrollment for steady full-time and part-time employees.
- Participation in 401(k) and retirement blueprints.
- Paid personal time off and federal holidays.
- Access to on-base facilities such as fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
- Openings for skilled development, training, education, and certification programs.
- NAF flexible employees may be eligible for 401(k) blueprint and health insurance.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your submission will be reviewed to view how well your know-how and qualifications align with the needs.
- You’ll be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
- If tentatively qualified, your questionnaire responses will be compared to the background reflected in your resume and documentation.
- Honesty and clarity are key; overstated qualifications may affect consideration.
- Eligibility preferences such as Spouse Employment Preference (SEP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), and other NAF priorities may register.
Required Documents
- Resume (must be two pages or less, PDF recommended).
- Span Letter (optional).
- DD-214 / Statement of Solution (if claiming veteran preference).
- License (e.g., Veterinary Technician License).
- DA Form 3434 (if relevant).
- DD 214 or DD 1300 to assist Spouse/Parent apply of Outside Candidate Veteran Priority.
- Transition Assistance Stamp Card for Involuntarily Separated Military Preference / DD Form 1173 for Family Participant preference.
- Transcripts (if suitable).
- PCS Orders (if applicable).
- Proof of Marriage Status (if claiming spouse preference).
How to Apply
- Arrange a federal resume that’s two pages or less and plainly displays your related expertise, competencies, and capacities.
- Collect called for documents such as DD-214, licenses, transcripts, or other supporting materials.
- Go to the authorized submission portal and search for Announcement count O2NAFAV-26-13016098.
- To your the formal submission portal account (or produce one if you don't have it).
- Click Put in to access the online submission and track the prompts to pick your resume and supporting documents.
Additional Information
- Sphere of consideration: Maricopa County, AZ/Luke AFB and surrounding area within 50-mile radius, or those capable to commute or relocate at own expense.
- Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included.
- Pay is pro-rated based on a 40-hour function week; hourly rate for NF-03 is $19.70.
- Payment of Permanent Adjust of Station (PCS) costs isn’t approved.
- Sunday premium pay and night differential may be cleared by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances, COLA, and differentials won’t be paid.
- A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or Enhanced Driver's License may be required for access to federal facilities.
- Your submission remains legitimate for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise.
- For fair accommodation, contact the servicing NAF HR office.
- Selective Offering registration is needed if relevant.
About Company
The US 3 Public Health Command (PHC) is a significant subordinate command of the US Army Medical Command, responsible for boosting health and preventing disease across the Army.
The PHC runs veterinary treatment facilities that provide care for military working animals, solution participants' pets, and back force health protection.
Operating at a PHC veterinary facility gives the shot to cater to the military community though gaining know-how in a structured, professional environment with prospects for training and advancement.
Public Health Command (PHC) -Luke AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility is named as the hiring organization for the Animal Health Assistant NF-03 post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.
What background is needed for the Animal Health Assistant NF-03 post?
You require at least six months of demonstrated background in a veterinary medical setting, covering proficiency in medical terminology, sterile techniques, animal restraint, radiological procedures, and recording medical history using ccSOAP format.
Do I demand a veterinary assistant certification to put in?
Certification isn’t needed to qualify, but it’s extremely preferred. Candidates who possess or can obtain a registration, license, or certification as a veterinary assistant through an accredited program (e.g., NAVTA) will be considered best qualified.
What documents must I hand in with my submission?
You must submit a resume (two pages or less). Depending on your eligibility, you may also want to offer a DD-214, license, transcripts, PCS orders, proof of marriage, or other supporting documents as listed in the called for documents section.
How will my submission be evaluated?
Your submission will be reviewed set on your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. If you encounter the basic qualifications, your background and expertise will be compared to the role conditions. Honesty and clarity are key.
Can I put in if I reside outside the Luke AFB field?
Yes, if you can commute everyday or relocate at your own expense. The domain of consideration contains Maricopa County, AZ, and a 50-mile radius around Luke AFB, but out-of-area candidates who can relocate are also eligible.