Animal Health Assistant NF-03

About the role

This position is located at the Guantanamo Bay Veterinary Treatment Facility. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

What you will do

• May assist veterinarian to prepare for and during surgical procedures, to include preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and suture material, monitoring a patient using an anesthetic machine.
• May serve as scrubbed surgical assistant.
• Applies knowledge of preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle risks, and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.
• Prepares and administers vaccinations, oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.
• Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.
• Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.
• Assist the facility in obtaining local credentialing for surgical, anesthetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures as required by the patient load and manning of the clinic.

How you will be evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.

If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Termination of Spouse Employment Preference Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details?

Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Documents you must provide

• About Your Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
• For additional information on the two-page resume limit refer to: *** Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
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• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Veterinary Technician License DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority Transition Assistance Stamp Card for Involuntarily Separated Military Preference / DD Form 1173 to support Family Member’s use of Preference DA Form 3434 Other (5) PCS Orders Proof of Marriage Status Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

What to expect next

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed 1. Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.

If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. 2. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.

As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way. Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application 1.

Check Your Contact Information If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible. 2.

Ensure You Receive Updates Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us, Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application. 3. Sign Up for Text Alerts Want to stay ahead in the hiring process?

In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete. We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!

Additional information

Area of Consideration: To be eligible for this position, you must meet one of the following criteria establishing you as a local resident of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Currently reside on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

Are a Military Spouse (MSP) or Family Member (FMP) who is currently command-sponsored by an active duty service member stationed at or with orders to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Are a dependent of a federal civilian employee or contractor who is on an accompanied tour at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

Manual Application Option If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.

Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 11:59 PM EST on 09/21/2026 to ensure timely processing. Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating. Salary Information: Salary is pro-rated based on a 40-hour work week.

Hourly rate and salary is: NF-03 $16.80ph ($35,062pa) PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Allowances and Differentials This job is part of a pay-banded system.

Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Foreign overseas allowances, post allowance, and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility Logistical support (i.e. ID card/Command sponsorship) is not provided for this employment opportunity.

Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements. For information, please contact APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH at ***.

Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program.

For more information, go to *** Scheduling Information: The below defines the employment category for this position: Flexible/Intermittent (00 guaranteed hours per week however may be scheduled to work between 0-40 hours per week based on mission needs).

Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits however, there is no upper limit to the number of hours a flexible employee may work (subject to overtime obligation and work scheduling requirements). Work schedule to be determined after hire.

Discover Your Path to Success Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out. Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

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