Animal Care Specialist (US Army)
Nashville US Army Recruiting Battalion
76,545 reviews
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Hawesville, KY 42348
$20,000 - $30,000 a year -  Full-time, Part-time
Nashville US Army Recruiting Battalion
76,545 reviews
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*REQUIRES ENLISTMENT INTO THE US ARMY
*MUST BE 17-34 WITH HS DIPLOMA
*NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
*PART/FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
OVERVIEW
The animal care specialist is primarily responsible for the prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animal to man, as well as the comprehensive care for government-owned animals.
JOB DUTIES
• Provide routine daily care for animals in veterinary treatment or research and development facilities
• Perform physical examinations to detect obvious abnormalities and reports findings to veterinarian
• Calculate doses and administers oral and topical medications as directed by the veterinarian
• Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures and perform euthanasia when instructed by veterinarian
TRAINING
Job training for an animal care specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in animal care.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
• Patient care techniques
• Emergency medical techniques
• Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment
• Plaster-casting techniques
HELPFUL SKILLS
• Interest in general science and biology
• Enjoy helping others
• Ability to work under stressful or emergency conditions and follow directions precisely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)