Animal Health Assistant NF-03

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Kaneohe, HI - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 47479 - 48627
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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This position is located at the Kaneohe Bay Veterinary Treatment Facility.

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Duties

  • 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. Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.
  • Prepares and administers vaccinations oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.
  • Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.
  • Applies knowledge of preventive care disease prevention lifestyle risks and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events.
  • Must not have an aversion to animals blood bodily fluids animal tissues strong odors needles or sharp instruments.
  • Physical Requirements (applicable to all levels): Ability to lift animals and supplies up to 45 pounds and on occasion greater than 45 pounds with the help of others. Long periods of standing walking restraining kneeling and reaching etc.
  • Physical Requirements (applicable to all levels): Must have use of fingers; Both hand and both legs are required; Position requires exposure to intermittent excessive noise.
  • A successful background investigation submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) must be met no later than 30 calendar days after entry on duty or placement in the position for internal candidates.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability determination.
  • Must be able to receive all mandated immunizations to work in a direct-patient capacity and/or veterinary environment IAW AR 40-562 chap 4-1.

Qualifications

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is defined as Kaneohe Bay/Hawaii and surrounding area within 50-mile radius; in addition to you are considered eligible if one of the following applies: 1) you live outside of this area and are able to commute to work on a daily/as needed basis 2) you are able to relocate yourself on your own expenses.
Salary Information:

Salary is pro-rated based on a 40-hour work week and will be determined based on grade level qualified.

Hourly salary is:NF-03 $22.75ph to $23.30ph ($47479.00pa to $48627.00pa)

PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized only regular (full-time part-time limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
  • Note: this position is not authorized for Sunday premium pay and night differential.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will be paid contingent upon eligibility.
  • According to the 2025 OPM Non-Foreign Area COLA Hawaii/Honolulu will receive 8.64%
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