Animal Health Assistant (Developmental) NF-02/03

Summary **This announcement has been updated from original posting date to align with requirements per the Merit Hiring Plan** This position is located at the Guantanamo Bay Veterinary Treatment Facility.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Responsibilities 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.

Applies knowledge of preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle risks, and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.

Prepares and administers vaccinations, oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.

Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.

Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.

Assist the facility in obtaining local credentialing for surgical, anesthetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures as required by the patient load and manning of the clinic.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Animal Health Assistant (Developmental), NF-02: Work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties which could have been gained at a pet store, farm work, animal shelter etc.

Basic requirements include knowledge of approved restraint techniques of animals in accordance with the guidelines of the AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association or equivalent (e.g. VMSB - Veterinary Medical Standardization Board etc.); and knowledge of proper vaccines and syringe handling.

Best Qualified: Candidates that possess demonstrated experience including proficiency in basic medical terminology; application of appropriate restraint techniques to perform a variety of routine medical and diagnostic procedures (to include proper radiological techniques); proficiency in recording medical history and treatment in ccSOAP (Chief Complaint Subjective Objective Assessment Plan); explains product information and/or treatment plan to clients as directed by the Veterinarian.

Animal Health Assistant (Full Performance), NF-03: A minimum of six (6) months demonstrated experience directly related to the duties required in the position that must have been gained through practical application in a Veterinary Medical setting and which demonstrates the knowledge, clinical skills, and abilities essential to perform successfully in accordance with the guidelines of the AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association or equivalent (e.g. VMSB - Veterinary Medical Standardization Board etc.).

Demonstrated experience include: proficiency in basic medical terminology; utilizes correct sterile techniques; apply appropriate restraint techniques to perform a variety of routine medical and diagnostic procedures (to include proper radiological techniques); proficiency in recording medical history and treatment in ccSOAP (Chief Complaint Subjective Objective Assessment Plan); explains product information and/or treatment plan to clients as directed by the Veterinarian; determine preventive wellness plan to include required medical treatments and vaccinations requirements based on patient medical history; utilize in-house laboratory equipment to perform diagnostics tests; conduct routine maintenance on in-house laboratory equipment; completes lab request form for reference laboratories; prepares samples for shipment to outside laboratories.

Best Qualified: Possess or have the ability to reactivate/obtain a registration, license, or certification as a veterinary assistant or higher through an accredited program (e.g. as identified on the www.NAVTA.net website Possess basic supply management experience which includes: ordering supplies, maintaining sufficient stock levels, completing monthly inventory counts and documenting expiration dates of in stock medications and vaccines.

The information provided on your resume should be clear and specific.

You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume.

Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.

Education Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and surrounding area within 50-mile radius; in addition to, you are considered eligible if one of the following applies: 1) you live outside of this area and are able to commute to work on a daily/as needed basis, 2) you are able to relocate yourself on your own expenses, 3) you are an involuntarily separated military member, or 4) you are a military spouse/family member relocating to this installation.

Spouses/family members do not receive preference until arrival at the overseas location.

(Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Family Member Preference (FMP), and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration).

Please note: To be considered eligible Cuba SOFA requirements must be met.

In addition, to be considered for employment at this location, the incumbent must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. Resident residing in/around the area as noted in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Logistical support will not be provided (i.e. selectee must already have and maintain command sponsorship through eligible dependency or other employment).

Manual Application Option If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application.

To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.

Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 11:59 PM EST on 10/28/2025 to ensure timely processing.

Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

Salary Information: Salary is pro-rated based on a 40-hour work week and will be determined based on grade level qualified.

Hourly rate is: NF-02 $15.15ph to $15.50ph NF-03 $16.80ph ($35,062pa) PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials This job is part of a pay-banded system.

Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Foreign overseas allowances, post allowance, and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements.

For information please contact APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH at usarmy.apg.chra-ne.mbx.naf-vet-services@army.mil.

Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program.

For more information, go to https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/.

Scheduling Information: Flexible/Intermittent (00 guaranteed hours per week however may be scheduled to work between 0-40 hours per week based on mission needs).

Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits however, there is no upper limit to the number of hours a flexible employee may work (subject to overtime obligation and work scheduling requirements).

Work schedule to be determined after hire.