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Veterinary Corps Officer

Branch: 
Veterinary Corps
CMF: 
64O
MOS Details
Major Duties: 

Veterinary Corps officers are responsible for treating government-owned animals and the valued pets of service members and their families. Army Veterinary Corps Officers are also responsible for programs ensuring the safety and security of Department of Defense food supplies, both here and abroad.

The responsibilities of a Veterinary Corps Lieutenant are:

  • Commanding and controlling Veterinary Corps units during emergency and non-emergency medical situations.
  • Coordinate employment of Veterinary Corps Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations.

A Veterinary Corps Captain has increased responsibilities, such as:

  • Commanding and controlling part of a Field Hospital, installation Dental or Medical Activity (DENTAC or MEDDAC), or larger Health Services Command.
  • Coordinate employment of Veterinary Corps Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
  • Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique veterinary missions.
  • Instruct veterinary skills at service schools and veterinary training centers.
  • Serve as a Veterinary advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.
Qualifications and Prerequisites
Education: 
Must be a graduate of an accredited United States School of Veterinary medicine.
Other Qualifications: 
  • MUST be an officer
  • Must successfully complete the Officer Basic Course (OBC)
  • You won't attend Basic Training, but you must have a current unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.
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