About this opportunity
U.S. Army Recruiting Company Blacksburg lists this Veterinary Service opportunity in martinsville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As an Army Veterinarian Officer, you’ll specialize in animal medicine, veterinary public health, and research and development. You’ll gain valuable experience leading Veterinary Corps units to treat Army animals. You’ll also serve an integral role in food safety for your fellow Soldiers and join humanitarian missions to help local communities with animal care.
SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN
Health & Wellness
Animal Care & Training
Medical Research
REQUIREMENTS
Advanced degree in your medical field
License to practice medicine
Be between 21 and 42 years old
Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Education
The Post-9/10 GI Bill
The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books. Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service.
The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
This option uses a combination of your own paycheck contributions and government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months. Unlike the Post-9/11 GI Bill, benefit payments will be made directly to you.
The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
This program helps members of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment. These benefits must be used while you are serving and end when you stop serving.
In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certifications including:
Online schooling and correspondence courses
Part-time schooling
Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business
Flight school
Licensing and certification courses
Vocational training and trade schools
National testing
On-the-job training
Tutorial assistance
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Who can apply
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