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Animal Health Assistant (Developmental) NF-01/02

U.S. Army Medical Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a part-time, as-needed animal health job at the Seymour Johnson AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility in North Carolina. It is run by the U.S. Army Medical Command through Army Nonappropriated Funds (NAF), so the employer is not a standard federal agency. Hours are flexible and not guaranteed, and applicants must live in the local area or meet one of the listed exceptions.

Few vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-U.S. nationals may apply if they have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least three continuous years before starting federal service. Candidates must also be in the area of consideration: Seymour Johnson AFB and a 50-mile radius, or meet one of the listed exceptions, such as being a military spouse relocating to the base.

What you would do

  • Assist the veterinarian during surgery, including preparing surgical packs and monitoring anesthesia machines.
  • Give vaccines, oral medicines, and topical medicines as the veterinarian prescribes.
  • Prepare and dispense prescription medicine following the veterinarian's instructions.
  • Help clients solve common animal care problems.
  • Provide wellness counseling to pet owners on prevention and lifestyle risks.

Do you qualify for NF-1 to NF-2?

With experience: No set number of years is stated. For NF-02, you need work experience doing animal care tasks, such as at a pet store, farm, or animal shelter, plus knowledge of approved animal restraint methods and safe vaccine and syringe handling. For NF-01, you need English communication skills and experience dealing with the public, such as babysitting or newspaper delivery.

With education: This job has no education requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing relevant experience (required)
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Veterinary Technician License, if you have one
  • Professional certification, if used to support a qualification
  • Transcript, if used to support a qualification
  • DD-214, if claiming veterans' or family member preference

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked automatically for basic qualifications, using your questionnaire answers, and then HR reviews your resume and documents. You are rated only on what your resume states, and missing questionnaire answers can make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must show specific animal care work, restraint experience, and vaccine or syringe handling for NF-02.
  • Answer every questionnaire question, since incomplete answers can make you ineligible.
  • Claim a preference only if you have proof, and upload the matching document such as a DD-214.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent (flexible) work of 0 to 40 hours per week based on mission needs, with no guaranteed hours. The schedule is set after hire. Occasional Saturdays are required for special events. Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized.

Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
  • E-Verify employment check
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Occasional Saturday work for special events
  • No aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments
  • Lift up to 45 pounds, and heavier with help
  • Long periods of standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching
  • Must have use of both hands and both legs
  • Exposure to intermittent excessive noise
  • Background investigation submitted to DCSA within 30 days of starting
  • Appointment subject to favorable suitability determination
  • Must receive required immunizations for patient-care work
  • Men who were required to register must have registered with Selective Service

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$15.00 – $16.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NF-1 to NF-2 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina
Appointment
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Animal Health Technician (0704)
Announcement
O2NAFAV-26-13105790

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