Army MOS · Medical
68T Animal Care Specialist
Overview
An Animal Care Specialist provides or supervises animal care, management, treatment, and sanitary conditions. This specialist focuses on preventing and controlling diseases transmitted from animals to humans and providing comprehensive care for government-owned animals.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- data collection and reporting
- infection control and biosafety awareness
- inventory and asset management
- quality control and compliance
- standard operating procedure (SOP) adherence
- laboratory sample handling
- incident reporting
- customer service and client interaction
- teamwork and collaboration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone
- Labeling software
Civilian Career Paths
- Veterinary
- Public Health
- Medical Laboratory
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA)
- Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
- National Certified Master Groomer
Career Growth
- Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
- Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
- Veterinary Technician Specialist in Nutrition (VTS-Nutrition)
What the Work Involves
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Fill medication prescriptions.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Related Occupations
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Animal Caretakers
- Medical Assistants
- Paramedics
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 68T. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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