Animal Health Assistant (Developmental) - NF-02/NF-03

U.S. Army Medical Command; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

The U.S. Army Medical Command at Kirtland Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility is seeking a candidate to support veterinary surgical procedures, including preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and sutures, and monitoring patients with anesthesia.

This Army NAF position offers health and life insurance, participation in a 401(k) plan and retirement benefits, and paid time off with federal holidays, along with on-base facilities and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Medical Command

This position is located at the Kirtland Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Medical Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $15.28 – $19.5/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.