Army MOS · Medical

64A Field Veterinary Service

Overview

A Field Veterinary Service officer performs food safety work, provides animal medicine, and oversees military and civilian commercial facilities for subsistence production and storage. The officer supervises subsistence inspections and microbiological safety testing, provides medical care for government-owned animals, assists biomedical researchers, and trains military veterinary personnel.

Core Skills

  • food safety and quality assurance
  • inspection and audit procedures
  • regulatory compliance and standards interpretation
  • report writing and documentation
  • program management
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • supply chain oversight
  • laboratory test interpretation
  • training and education delivery
  • interagency and vendor coordination

Civilian Career Paths

  • Veterinary
  • Public Health
  • Supply Chain Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
  • Certificate in Cardiology
  • Certificate in Internal Medicine: Second Year Candidates
  • Certificate in Internal Medicine: Third Year Candidates
  • Certificate in Neurology

Career Growth

  • Certificate in Oncology
  • Certification in Veterinary Dentistry
  • Certified Professional: Food Safety (CP-FS)
  • Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
  • Certified in Comprehensive Food Safety (CCFS)

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