Animal Care Specialist (U.S. Army Soldier)

An animal care specialist in the Army is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of military animals, which include working dogs, horses, and other service animals. Their duties involve providing routine and emergency medical care, such as vaccinations, surgeries, and treatments for injuries and illnesses. They assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures, administer medications, and perform diagnostic tests. Animal care specialists also oversee the daily care of animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them to maintain their fitness and readiness. They maintain detailed medical records for each animal and ensure that all care complies with military standards and regulations. Additionally, they may be involved in training animals for specific tasks, such as detection, patrol, or ceremonial duties, ensuring they are fit for their roles. Their work is essential for the operational effectiveness and safety of military units that rely on animals for critical missions.

Additional Benefits and Entitlements :

Housing & Lodging :

• Soldiers in this position receive additional compensation $$ for Housing / Lodging Costs for themselves and immediate family members in addition to their salary. This entitlement is referred to as basic Allowance for Housing). Rates for these entitlements can be found at https : / / www.military.com / benefits / military-pay / basic-allowance-for-housing

Premium Healthcare Benefits :

Education Benefits :

In the Army, qualified students (Soldiers and their Spouses) can earn full tuition, including merit-based scholarships and grants to pursue higher education degrees while in service. In addition to this benefit, Soldiers qualify for :

VA Home Loan :

Veterans Administration Home Loan Program helps Soldiers to become homeowners and, in many cases, first-time homeowners. This unique benefit enables Soldiers to purchase a home with competitive interest rates (often lower than the average national) without requiring a down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI). The average national down payment on the purchase of a home is currently $18,000.

You must serve at least 90 consecutive days on Active Duty to qualify for this benefit. In addition, you must meet your lender's credit score and income criteria. For more information about VA Home Loans, please visit Eligibility

Requirements For VA Home Loan Programs | Veterans Affairs .

The U.S. Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

About U.S. Army :

US Army Recruiting Battalion Richmond operates out of our headquarters located in Richmond, Virginia. Our area covers covers a large portion of Virginia, West Virginia, and a small part of Maryland. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions! With a competitive salary and benefits, the US Army can help you to get real-world experience in the field the YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve!