Job Description: The animal care specialist is primarily responsible for the prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animal to man, as well as the comprehensive care for government-owned animals. Job duties include: provide routine daily care for animals in veterinary treatment or research and development facilities; perform physical examinations to detect obvious abnormalities and reports findings to veterinarian; calculate doses and administers oral and topical medications as directed by the veterinarian; assist veterinarian in surgical procedures and perform euthanasia when instructed by veterinarian.
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Branch: Army
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Average Rating:
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Designation: 68T
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Average Salary: $37,126
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Entry Type: Enlisted
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ASVAB: ST: 91
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Degree: High School or GED
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Age: 17-34
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Citizen: U.S. or Permanent Resident
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Category: Medical & Emergency
27 Average Age
577 Number Employed
