Animal Health Technician (Equine)

Duties

• Perform and record monthly stable inspections; estimate weights of working equines and administer preventive medical products, to include vaccinations and other supplements.
• Coordinate with and aid Animal Care Specialists with monthly and quarterly veterinary specific training.
• Analyze and evaluate environmental sanitation programs for the herd, quarantines when necessary, conditions, isolates, vaccinates and assists in implementing preventive medicine procedures.
• Assist veterinarian with examinations, emergencies, and routine procedures.
• Perform and assist various patient exams for working equines to include, but not limited to, joint injections, lameness exams, pre-purchase examinations, diagnostic imaging, colic workups, laceration and wound repairs, etc.
• Administer preanesthetic and Intravenous (IV) anesthetic induction agents as directed by veterinarian.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires a Secret Security Clearance.
• A pre-employment physical is required, and annual physicals are required while in the position. This position has a requirement to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid State-issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Government driver's license.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is required up to 10% of the time for travel to other locations for training, mission support, pre-purchase exams, and other activities for readiness.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include weekends, holidays, and/or on-call duty hours.
• Use of protective clothing, safety devices and equipment required.
• Position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Position identified as Key and Mission Essential under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management (see additional information for explanation).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) directing work with equine on a farm or ranch; 2) providing veterinary technical support to the equine veterinarians; 3) maintaining equine medical records; AND 4) performing equine handling to ensure standard care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Medical Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment Incentives or Relocation Incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• A key position is defined as any Army position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of their agency to function effectively. Because of the essential nature of these positions, the Secretary of the Army, or his designee shall designate such positions as key positions and shall require that they not be filled by members of the National Guard, Ready Reservists or military retirees with recall obligations. This is an Inclement Weather position. Employee may be required to report or remain on duty during inclement weather.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: