Army MOS · Medical
64B Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Overview
A Veterinary Preventive Medicine Officer plans, coordinates, and directs veterinary public health programs that control animal and food borne diseases of public health interest. The officer supervises, manages, or commands veterinary units, liaises with government agencies, and consults on zoonotic or wildlife diseases at military installations, reservations, and combat theaters.
Core Skills
- public health program management
- epidemiological data analysis
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy development and implementation
- regulatory compliance
- inspection and audit
- interagency coordination
- research and data interpretation
- team leadership
- incident and outbreak response coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Veterinary
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Board Certification in Zoological Medicine
- North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
- Certificate in Cardiology
- Certificate in Internal Medicine: Second Year Candidates · Funded
- Certificate in Internal Medicine: Third Year Candidates · Funded
Career Growth
- Certificate in Neurology
- Certificate in Oncology
- Certification in Veterinary Dentistry
- Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
- Diplomate in Veterinary Microbiology: Bacteriology and Mycology
What the Work Involves
- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
- Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
Related Occupations
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Allergists and Immunologists
- Physicians, Pathologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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