Army MOS · Medical
64F Veterinary Clinical Medicine
Overview
Veterinary Clinical Medicine Officers provide medical and surgical care to government-owned animals and to privately owned animals when authorized. They make clinical observations, diagnose conditions, serve as specialty consultants, and fill clinical roles involving international studies, nation assistance, civil affairs, or Special Forces.
Core Skills
- clinical diagnostics and treatment planning
- medical record documentation and review
- client communication and education
- team leadership and supervision
- regulatory compliance and biosecurity
- data collection for research and surveillance
- international and cross-cultural collaboration
- report writing and briefing
- case management and follow-up
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
- Public Health
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certificate in Internal Medicine: Second Year Candidates · Funded
- Certificate in Internal Medicine: Third Year Candidates · Funded
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
- Certificate in Cardiology
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.
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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