Army MOS · Medical
64E Veterinary Biomedical Scientist
Overview
An Army Veterinary Biomedical Scientist plans, directs, executes, manages, or conducts research and acquisition programs addressing military requirements for medical material. The scientist investigates infectious diseases and chemical and biological agents, diagnoses exotic disease outbreaks, and develops and tests vaccines, drugs, biologics, medical devices, and other methods of disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control.
Core Skills
- laboratory research design and execution
- data analysis and interpretation
- scientific writing and publication
- protocol development and validation
- regulatory and ethical compliance
- project and program management
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- requirements analysis for R&D
- technical risk assessment
- quality assurance in research environments
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
- Veterinary
- Medical Laboratory
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- 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
- Certificate in Oncology
Career Growth
- Certification in Veterinary Dentistry
- Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
- Diplomate in Veterinary Microbiology: Bacteriology and Mycology
- Diplomate in Veterinary Microbiology: Immunology
- Diplomate in Veterinary Microbiology: Virology
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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