Animal Health Assistant NF-03

Summary **This announcement has been updated from original posting date to align with requirements per the Merit Hiring Plan** This announcement is being extended due to updated conditions of employment. 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 ...