Animal Health Assistant NF-03

• 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.

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.

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.

• 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 will not be paid.

• 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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  • Below defines theemployment 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.
  Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for an RFT or RPT position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.
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  Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information

  Area of Consideration:

  • This job is open to candidates who 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 3) you are an involuntarily separated military member or 4) you are a military spouse relocating to this installation

  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 12 midnight on 02/05/2026 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 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 of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments 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.
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.

  Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
  - Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
  
  Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:

  • After you apply your application remains valid for 90 and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

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