Veterinary Officer at The British Army

Description

• You make sure the military’s working animals are fit, well and ready to be deployed. Give expert advice, get qualifications and build a rewarding career.
• From horses to dogs, the Army has hundreds of animals in its ranks.
• As a Veterinary Officer, you manage our Military Working Animals' capability and lead soldiers under your command.
• You deal with animal health issues - the kind you’d find in civilian practice - but also veterinary challenges that only the Army can offer. You advise on disease controls and biosecurity, too.
• You can boost your qualifications by getting the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice.
• Develop your expertise and you can move up as a clinician or a commander. All this, plus travel, sports and Adventurous Training, too.
• The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) provides the service lead in the development of good animal husbandry, training practice, preventive medicine and care for Military Working Animals (MWAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Work in challenging and hostile environments
• Take responsibility and make decisions
• Lead and manage people
• Use patience and a consistent approach to get the best out of animals.
• Carry out other military duties.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications:

• Veterinary Degree and Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Age:

• From 17 years & 9 months to 36 years & 11 months.

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 4.2.

Pay & Benefits

• Your salary will increase to Salary: 50,540 Pounds Annually once you have finished training and joined your unit.
• Student bursary (up to £60,000):
• Open to candidates who will graduate with an Army endorsed veterinary degree and intend to join the Royal Army Veterinary Corps as a Vet for at least 4 years
• Paid in annual instalments of £5,000 during your final three years of university then a lump sum of £45,000 on successful completion of Officer training
• You may also be paid an Army salary or a lump sum of £5,000 during each of two years of professional development.