Components of the online application are as follows:

• Profile Information
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• References

Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.

If you have questions, send an email to Army-PHC@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity in the subject line of the email.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

The mission of United States Army Public Health Center (APHC) is to promote health and prevent disease, injury, and disability of soldiers and military retirees, their families, and Army civilian employees; and assures effective execution of full spectrum veterinary services for Army and DOD veterinary missions. Their vision is to be a world-class provider of public health services across the Army and DOD. For more information about APHC, please visit https://phc.amedd.army.mil. 

Under the direction of the mentor, the participant will assist with technical procedures involving diagnostic imaging, surgery, medicine, critical or general clinical care, rehabilitation or any combination of veterinary care in support of various Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service departments. The selected ORISE participant will learn techniques relating to all fields of veterinary medicine. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs and patient history, administering medications and vaccinations, calculating drug dosage and fluid rates, obtaining clinical specimens, administering and monitoring anesthesia, preparing for and assisting in surgery, assisting in radiology (digital radiology, CT, ultrasound, MRI), and assisting in the rehabilitation department.

Appointment Length

This is a twelve month research appointment with the option to be renewed for additional research terms. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

Participant Benefits

Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by APHC. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

Nature of Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with DOD or any other agency, this opportunity will require a suitability investigation/background investigation. Any offer made is considered tentative pending favorable outcome of the investigation.

APHC is seeking a candidate that is currently enrolled or has recently completed an associates degree in veterinary applied science or related degree. To qualify for ORISE, candidates must have completed their degree within the past five years.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Associate's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
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