(THIS IS CONTINGENT ON YOU ENLISTING INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY)

Requirements:

-Must have a GED, High School Diploma or a minimum of 15 College semester hours.

-Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a Green Card Holder.

-Must be between the ages of 17 - 34.

-Must not have any tattoos on the neck, face, or hands.

Overview**

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 Training

Job training for an animal care specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in animal care.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Patient care techniques

• Emergency medical techniques

• Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment

• Plaster-casting techniques

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time