Description
The US Army Veterinary Preventive Medicine Officer supervises, manages or commands TDA or TOE veterinary units. Serves as staff officer for veterinary services at MACOM or DOD level. Plans, coordinates, and directs veterinary public health programs to control animal and food borne diseases of public health interest. Functions in a variety of clinically oriented roles involving international studies, national assistance/civil affairs and/or Special Forces. Provides liaison with Federal, State, and local government agencies concerned with veterinary issues. Provides consultation on matters involving zoonotic or wildlife diseases on military installations, reservations or in combat theaters.
Core Skills
- public health program management
- epidemiological data analysis
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy development and implementation
- regulatory compliance
- inspection and audit
- technical report writing
- interagency coordination
- training and public education
- project management
- stakeholder communication
- process improvement
- research and data interpretation
- team leadership
- incident and outbreak response coordination
Common Certifications
- State Veterinary License (DVM/VMD)
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (DACVPM)
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- USDA Accreditation (APHIS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- VETERINARY
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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