Military Medical Opportunities

Military Medical Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

There are many medical opportunities in the military, like animal care specialist. In the military, these specialists are responsible for the prevention of disease that could be transmitted from animal to man and also the care for government-owned animals. Their duties include a routine of daily care for the animals in veterinary treatment or the research and development facilities. Another one of their duties is to perform physical examinations to detect any obvious abnormalities and to report them to the veterinarian. They may even  calculate the doses as well as administer oral and/or topical medications directed by the veterinarian; they also assist the veterinarian in the surgical procedures and perform euthanasia-the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve one of pain or suffering-when asked by the veterinarian.

Salary: about $29,710/year

Education:

Well, their skills would have to have included interest in the general science and biology, the satisfaction of helping others, and the ability to work under stressful or emergency conditions and to follow directions precisely. Some of the training involves 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, and, of course, animal care. Some new skills one may learn are patient care techniques, emergency medical techniques, methods of sterilizing surgical equipment, and plaster-casting techniques.

Reflection: I wouldnt mind being one because i love animals and i would enjoy working with them and helping them heal