Military Medical Career: Army Veterinary Medicine

Military Medical Career: Army Veterinary Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Command the Veterinary Corps units during medical situations.
• Treat government-owned animals and pets of service members.
• Medical research on diseases of military importance.
• Instruct veterinary skills at service schools and train other personnel.
• Serve unique duty positions for veterinary command activities.

Salary: 

They make $2,000 to $5,000 annually through the Diplomate Board Certified Pay (DBCP).

Education:

They need a Doctorate from an American Veterinary Medical Association – accredited veterinary school in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada (foreign graduates may apply if they possess a permanent certificate from the Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates).

Demand for this Profession:

There is a high demand for this particular career because they need veterinarians to help take care of the army dogs or any other animals they need that may help them.

Reflection:

I would like to work as a Field Veterinarian because I love animals and it’d be cool to help an animal they need in the military.