Animal Health Assistant (Developmental) NF- 02/03

Summary

**Announcement has been extended from the original closing date to 14 July 2026** This position is located at the Kirtland AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

• May assist veterinarian to prepare for and during surgical procedures, to include preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and suture material, monitoring a patient using an anesthetic machine.
• May serve as scrubbed surgical assistant. Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.
• Prepares and administers vaccinations, oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.
• Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.
• Applies knowledge of preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle risks, and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.